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Level of Significance

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Age (approx)

140yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 22m

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Details

Common name
Durmast Oak, Sessile Oak
Botanical name
Quercus petraea
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Horicultural/Genetic (Scientific)
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
  • Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
12 Dec 2010
Date of classification
09 Mar 2015

Statement of Significance

Located in the Conifer Bed, this tree provides an important contribution to the Royal Botanic Gardens landscape, in particular the major entry point at Gate A on the corner of Anderson Street and Alexandra Avenue. The tree has great horticultural and aesthetic value and it is seemingly rare in cultivation in Victoria, certainly at this size and age. It is located within an important historic garden in Melbourne and exhibits excellent health and vigour. It is an outstanding example of this species and may be a good source of propagation material.