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Level of Significance

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Age

25yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

0.6m

Height - 11m

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Details

Common name
Horse Chestnut
Botanical name
Aesculus hippocastanum
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Launceston City Council (TAS)
Location
Franklin House 413-419 Hobart Road Launceston TAS 7250
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Horicultural/Genetic (Scientific)
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
11 Jun 2013
Date of classification
18 Jul 2014
Other register(s)
No

Statement of Significance

The Horse Chestnut tree is thought ot have been planted between 1888 and 1910 when the Greer family were in residence at Franklin House and were also keen gardeners. The planting of the Horse Chestnut tree in front of the house was a very practical attempt at screening it from some of the noise and dust from the main Launceston to Hobart Highway. WIlliam Greer came to Launceston from Victoria. He bought the house in 1888 and named it 'The Hollies' after the beautiful Holly trees in the front garden. The Greer's took and active role in all the community and church affairs of Franklin Village. Mr and Mrs Green are buried in St James Church graveyard, opposite the house.