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Ficus coronata

Other Name Sandpaper Fig Location Croajingolong National Park, Smelley Creek, along Cape Horn Track,, ORBOST VIC 3888 - Property No T11026 File Number T11026 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Rare or localised

This stand covers an area of low lying land about 100m by 100m along the creek and south of a tributary. Some trees have fallen over but continued to grow.
Ficus coronata,is an Australian native found along the east coast from Central Queensland through NSW just into Victoria near Mallacoota. It grows along river banks and gullies in rainforest and open forest. Its common name comes from its rough sandpapery leaves.This species is listed as vulnerable in Victoria.
The trees are located at Smelley Creek, at creek junction, 1.3km along Cape Horn Track from Fairhaven Link Track.

Measurements: 31/03/1998
Spread (m): 13
Girth (m): 1.02
Height (m): 13
Estimated Age (yrs): 250
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 17/12/1998