Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
2mHeight - 27m
Details
Common name
Dutch Elm
Botanical name
Ulmus x hollandica
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Ballarat (VIC)
Location
134 Gillies Rd Mount Rowan VIC 3352
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
17 Aug 2011
Date of classification
18 Mar 2003
Statement of Significance
This specimen has the largest spread and girth of those on the Trust Register and would be amongst the largest in height. The tree makes a striking feature on this rural property and can be seen for some distance around the area. It makes an important contribution to the rural landscape.<BR>Edward Williamson purchased this crown grant at auction in Ballarat on 21st September 1854 and it remained in this family until approximately 1921.