Quercus suber
Brighton Civic Centre, 15 Boxshall Street,, BRIGHTON VIC 3186 - Property No T11405
Statement of Significance
Contribution to the landscape
Outstanding size
This tree is an impressive example of this species with a dense crown and wide-spreading canopy and is said to be around 100 years old. It is a dominant feature of the landscape.
Quercus suber is slow-growing and long-lived,up to 250 years of age. Cork oak bark has been harvested for thousands of years. This species is easily distinguishable from the English oak (Quercus robur), by its knobbly grey bark and long evergreen leaves.
Measurements: 04/06/1997
Spread (m): 21
Girth (m): 4
Height (m): 14
Estimated Age (yrs): 90
Condition: Good
Measurements: 27/01/2010
Spread (m): 21
Girth (m): 5.7 around protruding branch
Height (m): 21
Estimated Age (yrs): 103
Condition: Excellent
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/12/1997
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FORMER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Victorian Heritage Register H0724 -
SPURLING HOUSE
Victorian Heritage Register H0126
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ST ANDREWS CHURCH PRECINCT
Victorian Heritage Register H0124
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