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    Holm Oak (Quercus ilex)

    Holm Oak, also known as Holly Oak or Quercus ilex, is an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the oak family and can grow up to 20 meters tall with a broad, rounded crown.

    • Tree number

      447/CTR/2022

    • Date of assessment

      09/01/2023

    • Assessing Officer

      Christian Renaud

    • Tree Owner

      Council Trees

    • Record Type

      Group of Trees

    • Number of trees

      3

    • Botanical Name

      Quercus ilex

    • Common Name

      Holm Oak

    • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

      3.4m – 3.9m

    • Approximate age

      Estimated age range across all 3 trees is 50 – 80+ years

    • Diameter at breast height:

      100cm – 128cm

    • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

      10.9m – 15.0m

    • Tree height

      13m – 18m

    • Tree canopy width

      16m – 24m

    • Coordinates

      326323, 5806686 326354, 5806555 326349, 5806513

    • Glen Eira Asset ID

      TP102011, TP101936, TP101925

    ​Statement of significance:


    This tree fulfils the criteria of:

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

    These 3 Holm Oaks are the largest and oldest of several Holm Oaks growing throughout the historic Caulfield Park and each tree is a major feature within the landscape in their individual settings.


    Tree 3 is the oldest and largest of the trees and is a particularly old and large example of the species within the entire municipality, estimated at over 80 years of age, with an outstanding canopy spread of 24m and a trunk girth in excess of 4m.
    All 3 trees are well-formed and striking, providing substantial visual appeal and contributing to the overall aesthetics of the park. They provide substantial amenities to park users as well as the wider community.
    As they are all large, mature, healthy and well-formed trees, they are all considered to be outstanding examples of their species within the municipality, with Tree 3 considered significant at the wider regional level.
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