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Ficus palmata

Other Name

Indian Fig

Location

46 Bastings Street, NORTHCOTE VIC 3070 - Property No T12012

File Number

T12012

Level

State

Statement of Significance

Rare or localised
Outstanding size

The circa 1853 house was owned and developed by Edward Twentyman of the prominent architectural firmTwentyman and Askew. It stayed with the family between 1867 and 1996. Ficus palmata is rare in cultivation in Victoria and this impressive tree dominates the Bastings Street frontage of the garden. A second, smaller and poorly formed specimen occurs along the side boundary. Other examples are known at Northern TAFEand private gardens in Caulfield and Hamilton.

Measurements: 24/11/1997
Spread (m): 12
Girth (m): 1.64 at 1m
Height (m): 8
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 11/12/1997

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree