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Ficus platypoda

Other Names Desert Fig ,  Toromeo Location Koroit Botanic Gardens, KOROIT VIC 3282 - Property No T11225 File Number T11225 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Contribution to landscape of historic garden.
Rare or localised.
Outstanding size
Outstanding example of species.

A tree of State significance. Very dense canopy with almost perfect symmetry and a prominent feature in the landscape. Ficus platypoda, is also known as the desert or rockfigand is endemic to central and northern Australia and Indonesia. The fruit can be eaten when soft and ripe Unfortunately the tree has lost small branches within the crown due to excessive shading.
2006. Tree significantly pruned.

Measurements: 02/1986
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m): 6
Height (m): 24.6
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 26/01/2004
Spread (m): N-S 18, E-W 20
Girth (m):9.3
Height (m): 24.6
Estimated Age (yrs): 119
Condition: Good
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