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Ficus macrophylla

Other Name

Moreton Bay Fig

Location

'Duart' cnr McLean and Boisdale Streets, MAFFRA VIC 3860 - Property No T11819

File Number

T11819

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the historic garden
Outstanding size

A large and impressive specimen being a remnant of the original garden of this historic home. The residence was built in the 1870s and owned by Allan McLean, a stock and station agent, elected to the Legislative Assembly for Gippsland north in 1880, and active in helping to form the Municipal Association of Victoria. Duart is currently used as a reception centre. The spread of this tree is the second largest known after Swan Hill, and the species is uncommon in cultivation in this region.

Measurements: 27/02/1992
Spread (m): 33.8
Girth (m): 10.06
Height (m): 27.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Clasified: 11/06/1992

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees