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Level of Significance

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Age

187yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 20m

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Details

Common name
English Oak
Botanical name
Quercus robur
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Launceston City Council (TAS)
Location
Franklin House 413-419 Hobart Road Launceston TAS 7250
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Horicultural/Genetic (Scientific)
  • Rare (Scientific)
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Landmark (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
  • Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
11 Jun 2013
Other register(s)
Tasmanian Register of Significant Trees File No 88N10

Statement of Significance

The Oak tree is thought ot have been planted in the grounds of Franklin House in about 1838 by former convict Britton Jones, who built this early colonial gentleman's residence. It is now the oldest of a group of 4 Oaks, located at the north east corner of the House grounds with a 5th and 6th Oak further to the east at the back of the House. The oldest surviving element of Franklin House's gardens, this tree is also one of the oldes Oaks in Launceston. The tree is a critical element of the character of the gardens and grounds of Frankliln House.