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Level of Significance

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Age

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

0.7m

Height - 14m

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Details

Common name
Gallipoli Oak, Palestine Oak
Botanical name
Quercus coccifera subsp. calliprinos
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Southern Grampians (VIC)
Location
'Murndal', Murndal Road Hamilton VIC 3300
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Rare (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Commemorative (Historic)
  • Event (Historic)
Date of measurement
30 Nov 2003
Date of classification
11 Aug 1988

Statement of Significance

An outstanding example of a species very rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other specimens are reported from Dunkeld and Geelong Grammar School and a recent planting occurs in the Royal Botanic gardens near the Temple of the Winds. The tree was planted by Margaret Winter-Cooke on 24 May 1916 and a small copper plaque is attached to the tree to this effect. It is known as the Gallipoli Oak and is in good condition with a very dense crown