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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

140yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 20m

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Details

Common name
Cork Oak
Botanical name
Quercus suber
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Indigo (VIC)
Location
Main Street, Stanley VIC 3747
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Rare (Scientific)
  • Contemporary association (Social)
Date of measurement
09 Apr 2010
Date of classification
24 May 2020

Statement of Significance

A very large and prominent tree growing in the township of Stanley. Its position on a slight curve in the main street enhances its prominence.

02/1986 The tree is in a declining condition due to a failure to recognise its growth requirements The soil is severely compacted beneath the canopy - the terminal dieback being largely attributed to this.Parking should be prohibited beneath the tree and this could be achieved by constructing a nature strip.The tree requires urgent attention to halt its declining state.

09/04/2010 The tree is now reported to be in fenced private property and in better condition