Quercus robur
51 Overnewton Close Keilor, BRIMBANK CITY
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
This English Oak grows in the garden of Overnewton in Keilor. It is in good health with a dense canopy.
How is it significant?
This English Oak is significant for scientific, social and historical reasons at the Regional level.
Why is it significant?
This English Oak is outstanding for its size, with a circumference of 5.5m, canopy spread of 23m, and height of 13.8m. It is located in the gardens of Overnewton, a Scottish Baronial style home built in 1859. It is believed the tree was planted in 1849 to mark the building of the original homestead, and makes a significant contribution to the landscape of this historic garden. The English Oak is popular location for wedding photos.
The bluestone buildings of the gatehouse and homestead complex are included in the National Trust Heritage Register (B0945).
Tree Measurements:
Condition: Good
Tree Type: Individual
Circumference: 5.5m
Height: 13.8m
Canopy spread: 23m
Height method: Other
Circumference method: Tape Measure
Date of measurement: 12 November 2019
Age of tree: 170 years (planted 1849)
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OVERNEWTONVictorian Heritage Register H0200
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OVERNEWTON GATEHOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H1947
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Keilor Village PrecinctBrimbank City
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