Quercus suber
Desmond Street DUNOLLY, CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The Cork Oak Quercus suber was planted at the Dunolly Railway Station circa 1875.
How is it significant?
This Cork oak is significant for aesthetic and scientific reasons at State level.
Why is it significant?
This Cork oak is located in the Dunolly Railway Station, constructed in 1874 for the Victorian Railways by ST Weeks on the Donald-Ballarat line and included on the Victorian Heritage Register (H1670). It makes a significant contribution to the historic railway precinct. It is an outstanding specimen for its large height at 13m, impressive canopy spread of 22.5m and trunk circumference of 3.85m at 1m and 4.68m at 1.4m.
Measurements: 27/04/2017
Spread (m):22.5 N-S, 22.7 E-W
Girth (m): 4.68
Height (m): 13
Estimated Age (yrs): 100+
Condition: Good
Access: Restricted
Classified:
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DUNOLLY RAILWAY STATIONVictorian Heritage Register H1670
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DUNOLLY TOWN HALLVictorian Heritage Register H0593
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FORMER BENDIGO HOTELVictorian Heritage Register H0863
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