Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
1mHeight - 17m
Details
Common name
Chestnut-Leaved Oak
Botanical name
Quercus castaneifolia
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
South Gippsland (VIC)
Location
Loch Catholic Church, South Gippsland Highway Loch VIC 3945
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Landscape (Social)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
23 Nov 2003
Date of classification
11 Nov 1993
Statement of Significance
The southern specimen, closest to road, is one of three examples of the species on the site. This tree is the largest and more wide-spreading in form making an important landscape contribution to the small wooden church building. Another larger example is known at Moss Vale Park, Leongatha.