Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
140yrsTrees
24Diameter
0.7mHeight - 11m
Details
Common name
Valonia Oak
Botanical name
Quercus macrolepsis
Type
Stand
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Mitchell (VIC)
Location
'Glenaroua Homestead', Pyalong Road, Broadford VIC 3658
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander (Social)
Date of measurement
08 Jun 1985
Date of classification
14 Jan 2018
Statement of Significance
Quercus macrolepsis </EM>is an unusual species in cultivation in Victoria,. Thisstand is the largest known planting in Victoria, and may have occurred due to interest in Valonia Oak as a tanning source. The property was owned between 1880-90 by Michaelis Hallenstine, Tanners of Melbourne, and records show that the Black Wattle was harvested from the property in the 1880s. The trees are in good condition. They are low spreading and planted in a grid pattern, similar to an orchard.<BR>The trees are located between the house and shearing shed; single specimen east of creek.