Quercus suber
Wesley Church, 61 Percy Street,, PORTLAND VIC 3305 - Property No T11068
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to the landscape
Outstanding size
Aesthetic value
Historic value
This is a very large old specimen growing in the grounds of the Wesley Church. The bluestone church was constructed in 1867 and the Cork Oak (Quercus suber) is located in a prominent position between the church and the main shopping thoroughfare. The book "Portland Bay Methodists" states that the acorn was brought from Spain by Samuel Winter-Cooke of 'Murndal' and planted circa 1875. It is one of Australia's largest and oldest Cork Oaks.
03/2015 Dead branches noted at top of tree caused by cockatoo damage (AB)
Measurements: 08/1981
Spread (m): 17
Girth (m): 3.8 (at 1m)
Height (m): 12.3
Estimated Age (yrs): 105
Condition: Good
Measurements: 24/11/2005
Spread (m): 16
Girth (m): 4.35
Height (m): 9
Estimated Age (yrs): 130
Condition: Poor (senescent)
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 06/1984
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FORMER STEAMPACKET HOTELVictorian Heritage Register H0239
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LONDON INNVictorian Heritage Register H0237
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PORTLAND TOWN HALLVictorian Heritage Register H0234
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