Pinoak Tree at Garrambi Baan

130 Laughing Waters Road ELTHAM, NILLUMBIK SHIRE

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PINOAK WITHOUT FOLIAGE Colour - Shire of Eltham Heritage Study

Statement of Significance

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  • Physical Description 1

    Pinoak Tree at Garrambi Baan - Physical Description 1

    ELTHAM STUDY DESCRIPTON:

    This tree is located on a slope below the main part of the garden andeast of the house. The tree has a spreading rounded crown and is 18-20 metres tall. It is one of the main

    REVISED DESCRIPTION:
    It has been described as a c1930 house at this place has been demolished recently and the site has been levelled off but the house footings and garden terracing survive with sandstone rockery retaining walls and steps around the east side. On the north and west side are stock yard remnants, a concrete tank and open pasture with gums.
    
    There is also an old hedge (AMG 339118E 5821922N) set around an early split post and rail fence. Further to the west, beyond the electricity transmission lines, is a cleared area and a track leading down to a wide landing area, lower down at the edge of the Yarra River.
    

    On the lower garden terrace and at the end of the drive which is planted with a semimature ash avenue ('Fraxinus oxycarpa'), are three large oaks spaced about 20m apart: English oak (17-18m tall), pinoak (18m tall) at and Canary Island oak (16-17m tall) at AMG 339180E, 5821947N.
    
    " Each of these trees has a 1.0mradius canopy spread which gives them a classic form.
    
    The pinoak is one of the largest in the State, having a trunk diameter of around 1.5m, this diameter beinqshared by the Canary Island oak. Other minor trees include mulberry and an apple, with two probable 1930s Monterey cypress at the gate (AMG 339166E 5821984N).
    
    'Quercus canariensis'

    Originating from North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, this deciduous or semi-evergreen species keeps its 4 in(10 cm) long, coarsely toothed leaves until well into winter by which time they are a yellowish brown. It grows quickly to 40 ft(12 m)and its long acorns taper to a fine point. To a gardener this is effectively a larger-leafed version of the English oak that can withstand drier conditions, though it is not suitable for really arid regions. In the wild it grows naturally in river valleys {Botanica}.
    
    'Q palustris'

    Coming from the eastern and central USA, this species tolerates dry, sandy soil though it is at its best in deep alluvial soils with plenty of water in summer. Moderately fast growing, it matures to a height of 80 ft (24 m). Its smooth, grey trunk supports horizontal branches towards the top of the tree, while the lower branches droop gracefully. Its lustrous green leaves are 4 in (10 cm) long with deep, pointed lobes that become crimson red in fall (autumn). They persist on the tree well into winter; Quercus palustris has a shallow root system {Botanica}.
    
    

    Physical Conditions

    Pinoak Tree at Garrambi Baan - Physical Conditions

    Trees generally good (partially disturbed, well preserved)

    Integrity

    Pinoak Tree at Garrambi Baan - Integrity

    Garden partially intact /intrusions

    Historical Australian Themes

    Pinoak Tree at Garrambi Baan - Historical Australian Themes

    PRIVATE PLANTING

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Nillumbik - Nillumbik Shire Heritage Study 2001

    Author: Graeme Butler & Assoc
    Year: 2001
    Grading:

    Nillumbik - Shire of Eltham Heritage Study

    Author: David Bick
    Year: 1992
    Grading:

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