Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
157yrsTrees
1Diameter
2mHeight - 22m
Details
Common name
English Oak
Botanical name
Quercus robur
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Mount Alexander (VIC)
Location
Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, Walker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
26 Oct 2003
Date of classification
17 Mar 2021
Statement of Significance
This tree is possibly the largest and oldest known specimen of Quercus robur in Victoria. It is the oldest tree in the Castlemaine Botanic Gardens.
A plaque at its base indicates the tree was planted on 26 May 1863, to celebrate the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
It is located adjacent to BBQ and playground.