Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
134yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.8mHeight - 9m
Details
Common name
Algerian Oak
Botanical name
Quercus canariensis
Other name
The Federation Oak
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
160 Spring Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Commemorative (Historic)
- Event (Historic)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
Date of germination
01 Feb 1890
Date of measurement
28 Jul 1993
Date of classification
12 Apr 2021
Other register(s)
H1317
Statement of Significance
A venerable specimen planted in February 1890 by the then Premier of NSW, Sir Henry Parkes, to commemorate the success of the Australasian Federation Conference - the first meeting of statesmen from the colonies to agree to the concept of Federation. Known as the "Federation Oak'.