Cork Oak (Quercus suber), Princes Park

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

• Horticultural or genetic value
• Unique location or context
• Particularly old specimen
• Outstanding size (girth height spread)
• Aesthetic value
• An outstanding example of the species

This tree is a very large, healthy and well-formed example of a Cork Oak and could represent an important source of propagating stock in the future.

It is prominently located within a large open lawn as the major feature at the western end of Princes Park, near to Hawthorn Road.

It is a particularly old example and can be seen as an already large tree in old aerial photographs of Melbourne taken in 1945.

It is the largest and most outstanding example of the species in Glen Eira and surrounding region that is striking in the landscape and makes a major contribution to the neighbourhood character. The tree provides significant amenity to park users and is comparable to other significant trees of this species listed at the state level.