ENGLISH OAK TREE KNOWN AS "DONALDSON'S OAK", LOT 2 DONALDSON RD

35 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road KANGAROO GROUND, NILLUMBIK SHIRE

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Donaldsons Oak at lot 2 Donaldson Rd Colour - Shire of Eltham Heritage Study 1992

Statement of Significance

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  • Historical Australian Themes

    ENGLISH OAK TREE KNOWN AS "DONALDSON'S OAK", LOT 2 DONALDSON RD - Historical Australian Themes

    EARLY SETTLEMENT

    3.11 Altering the environment

    Physical Description 1

    ENGLISH OAK TREE KNOWN AS "DONALDSON'S OAK", LOT 2 DONALDSON RD - Physical Description 1

    A large spreading tree of significant age, this tree is one of the largest examples of this species in the Shire. The tree is located on the edge of the road reserve in private property. It has had tree surgery work carried out on it in recent years to help maintain the longevity. This tree has been previously identified and listed in the Eltham Planning Scheme.

    AGE:

    112 years - estimated in march 1993

    Date Planted - approx 1878

    Planted by - John Donaldson

    Physical Conditions

    ENGLISH OAK TREE KNOWN AS "DONALDSON'S OAK", LOT 2 DONALDSON RD - Physical Conditions

    Current state of the specimen: Fair

    Physical Description 2

    ENGLISH OAK TREE KNOWN AS "DONALDSON'S OAK", LOT 2 DONALDSON RD - Physical Description 2

    MEASUREMENTS

    Circumference of trunk (1.4 metres above ground)_5.6 metres

    Height of tree_17.0 metres

    Spread of canopy_23.0 metres

    Physical Description 3

    ENGLISH OAK TREE KNOWN AS "DONALDSON'S OAK", LOT 2 DONALDSON RD - Physical Description 3

    POTENTAIL THREATS:

    Large trunk cavity - a number of rod prongs have been installed into the cavity to ensure tree structure remains intact

    Continual ongoing maintenance

    Physical Description 4

    ENGLISH OAK TREE KNOWN AS "DONALDSON'S OAK", LOT 2 DONALDSON RD - Physical Description 4

    Immeidate threat to the existence of the specimen: NO

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Nillumbik - Shire of Eltham Heritage Study

    Author: David Bick
    Year: 1992
    Grading:

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    Donaldson's Oak Plaque and tree - portrait

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    Donaldson's Oak North West Aspect

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    Donaldson's Oak North East Aspect