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Ficus macrophylla

Other Name

Moreton Bay Fig

Location

128 Queen Street ALTONA, HOBSONS BAY CITY

File Number

T12409

Level

Regional

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T12409 Moreton Bay Fig trunk
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T12409 Moreton Bay Fig

Statement of Significance

Measurements: 16/07/2019

Spread (m): 28

Girth (m): 1.7

Height (m): 14

Estimated age (yrs): 102

Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted

Classified: 05/09/2019

What is significant?

A Moreton Bay Fig located at the northern edge of Logan Reserve on Queen St, Altona.

How is it significant?

This Moreton Bay Fig is significant at the Regional level for its contribution to landscape, size, location and historical connection.

Why is it significant?

This Moreton Bay Fig is significant for its location next to Altona Homestead (1851), the oldest standing building in Altona, at Logan Reserve. The tree was likely planted in 1917, when significant landscape works were undertaken in Logan Reserve. The specimen has a particularly large canopy spread of 28m, and makes a significant contribution to the landscape of the neighbourhood and park.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees