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Oaks and pines

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The oaks and pines are a key feature of these gardens.

Many, including the Stone Pine (Pinus pinea), are listed on Victoria’s Register of Significant Trees. Another of these is the English Oak (Quercus robur), planted in 1863 to mark the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is one of the oldest commemorative plantings in Victoria.

Their height and canopy spread are magnificent, so it is no wonder that oaks and pines continue to be collected for their beauty, diversity and climate suitability.

Oaks of the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens

Explore and admire the beauty of 14 varieties of oak. The English Oak at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens won 2021 Victorian Tree of the Year.

Pines of the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens

Learn about 11 exotic varieties of pine that derive from the northern hemisphere.