Our National Trust registered trees
There are three (previously four- our Algerian oak fell in 2010) National Trust registered trees in the Park. These magnificent specimens were planted in the late 1800's by the Mossvale nursery managers.
Oriental plane (Platanus orientalis) T11951
Platanus orientalis
Other Name: Oriental Plane
File Number: T11951
Level: Regional
Statement of Significance
- Contribution to historic park
- Outstanding size
- Aesthetic significance
An outstanding example of the species growing in a row with large Quercus castaneifolia. This tree forms part of the many exotic specimens established by Francis Moss in 1888 on this former nursery site. Located on the south side of the gate to private land at the rear of the park.
Measurements: 11/04/1991
Spread (m): 24.2
Girth (m): 2.96
Height (m): 23 .4
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good
Measurements: 04/2004
Spread (m): E-W 23; N-S 20
Girth (m): 3.2
Height (m): 24
Estimated Age (yrs): 113
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/04/1991
Group: Parks, Gardens and Trees
Link to National Trust listing here
London plane (Platanus x acerifolia ) T11950
Platanus x acerifolia
Other Name: London Plane
File Number: T11950
Level: Regional
Statement of Significance
- Contribution to historic park
- Outstanding size
- Outstanding example of species
This tree, located next to the sound shell,is the best example of several very large Plane trees, both P. x acerifolia and P. orientalis, growing within the park. This old nursery site established by Francis Moss in 1888 on the banks of the Tarwin River comprised a portion of the original 1000 acres (404 ha) purchased. By 1900 the nursery had become well established and in 1945 the Council acquired the main park plus 2 acres (0.8ha) of natural bush across the river. The Park was opened to the public in 1946.
Measurements: 26/03/1991
Spread (m): 32.3
Girth (m):3.55
Height (m): 26.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good
Measurements: 04/2004
Spread (m): E-W 30; N-S34
Girth (m):4.4
Height (m): 31
Estimated Age (yrs): 113
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/04/1991
Group: Parks, Gardens and Trees
Link to National Trust listing here
Chestnut-Leaved Oak (Quercus castaneifolia) T11952
Quercus castaneifolia
Other Name: Chestnut-Leaved Oak
File Number: T11952
Level: State
Statement of Significance
- Contribution to historic park
- Outstanding size
- Outstanding example of species
The largest example of several Chestnut-Leaved Oak Moss trees located within this former nursery site, established by Francis Moss in 1853. The species is native to the mountains of the Caucasus and Iran and resembles the closely-related Turkey Oak in appearance.
Measurements: 26/03/1991
Spread (m): 35
Girth (m): 6.14
Height (m): 33.2
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good
Measurements: 04/2004
Spread (m): E-W 35; N-S 26
Girth (m): 6.20
Height (m): 34.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 113
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/04/1991
Group: Parks, Gardens and Trees
Link to National Trust listing here
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