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Ficus palmata

Other Name

Indian Fig

Location

49 Kennedy Street, HAMILTON VIC 3300 - Property No T11701

File Number

T11701

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Rareorlocalised

A fine spreading specimen of a species rare in Victoria. This tree is multi-stemmed with six main limbs. and with leaves up to 150mm long, tomentose beneath, toothed or entire.Its small pear-shaped fruits are edible. The tree was possible once part of the 'Kilora' garden. Other known examples occur at Fairfield Hospital and private properties in Northcote and Elsternwick.

Measurements: 01/05/1990
Spread (m): 11.3
Girth (m): 0.75
Height (m): 7
Estimated Age (yrs): 60
Condition: Good

Measurements: 18/05/2003
Spread (m): 11.3
Girth (m): 0.76
Height (m): 8
Estimated Age (yrs): 73
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 14/06/1990

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees