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Level of Significance

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Age

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 19m

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Details

Common name
Algerian Oak
Botanical name
Quercus canariensis
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Moorabool (VIC)
Location
Martin Street, Blackwood VIC 3458
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Other scientific (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
  • Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
08 Dec 2009
Date of classification
04 Dec 2012

Statement of Significance

This tree is a very large and mature example of <EM>Quercus canariensis </EM>and makes a significant contribution to the landscape of Blackwood. It is the dominant tree and its physical size provides a focal point within the town and an enormous sense of scale to the entire Martin Street landscape.<BR>From Heritage Victoria documents, it is believed that the tree was planted in 1894, and may be associated with the gold rush period. It is believed to have been planted by the Cann family to mark the 50th birthday of Rebecca Cann.