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Ficus macrophylla

Other Name Moreton Bay Fig Location Carlton Gardens, Rathdowne Street, CARLTON VIC 3053 - Property No T11899 File Number T11899 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the historic garden
Outstanding size

A large specimen of Moreton Bay Fig in excellent condition. It is a dominant feature in the landscape and the tree has a dense canopy. Another specimen is growing opposite the Rathdowne and Queensberry Streets intersection. The area beneath the tree was asphalt and used for carparking. In 2011, the asphalt was removed and the root zone mulched as part of the Exhibiton Building Western Forecourt reconstruction.
Located at the south-west corner of the Exhibition Buildings

Measurements: 09/1986
Spread (m): 31
Girth (m): 8.9
Height (m): 24
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Measurements: 21/11/2010
Spread (m): E-W 28; N-S 30
Girth (m): 9.5
Height (m): 23
Estimated Age (yrs): 144
Condition Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/09/1986