A tree plaque unveiling event was held last month to commemorate the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, and to honour her life’s achievements.

The Federal Government provided a grant as part of a community-based tree planting program to commemorate the platinum jubilee (70 years of service).

Stamford Park homestead gardens in Rowville was selected as an appropriate location to plant this feature tree, Taxodium distichum, more commonly known as Swamp Cypress. This tree will enhance the homestead’s garden and provide an additional green canopy for Rowville.

Stamford Park homestead is a magnificent example of 19th-century architecture featuring Gothic gables, fretted barge boards, intricate wrought iron and five-metre high ceilings. It is one of the last remaining substantial 19th century houses in the region.

The homestead was in an advanced state of disrepair when it was acquired by Knox Council in 1988. It has been restored and the expansive six acres of parkland is now graced with this new feature tree.

The final stage of the neighbouring wetland development is underway and expected to be completed late 2023, subject to weather.

Stamford Park homestead is located in Emmeline Row, Rowville.