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Name	Detail	File number	Level
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig Neville Hamilton Reserve, Shute Avenue,, BERWICK VIC 3806 - Property No T12035	Contribution to landscape The sign by the tree states that it was planted in 1859 and is on original homestead site (Wilson House) built in 1859. The seed was believed to have been brought from Illawarra by Anne Eliza Wilson, wife of James who purchased 1200 acres in 1854 Measurements: 11/12/2000 Spread (m): E-W 29; N-S 27 Girth (m): 7.03 Height (m): 21.5 Estimated Age (yrs): 141 Condition: Good Access: Unrestricted Classified: ... more	T12035	Regional
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig Presentation College, 187 Dandenong Road,, WINDSOR VIC 3181 - Property No T12194	Particularly old Outstanding size Aesthetic significance Curious growth form Historical value Outstanding example of species This Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla) is one of the 'signature trees' from the formative years of gardens in Victoria. It has a truly outstanding display of aerial roots to an extent rarely seen in cultivation and which may well be unique in Victoria. It displays its 'strangler' or 'banyan' origins in a manner rarely ... more	T12194	State
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig 65 Douglas Avenue, MILDURA VIC 3223 - Property No T12036	Contribution to landscape Outstanding size This large Ficus macrophylla (Moreton Bay Fig) was planted in the grounds of the original Pioneer Nursery. The Nursery was established in 1888 and it is thought that the tree was planted around this time. Itslarge size gives the treeprominence in the landscape and the dense crown and dark green foliage is a feature. The tree also exhibits a very wide low spreading crown. This species is uncommon in the Mildura ... more	T12036	Regional
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig High Street,, RUTHERGLEN VIC 3685 - Property No T11102	Contribution to the landscape Outstanding example of species This largest planted tree is the district is located diagonally opposite the Town Hall in a small park. Continued careful and sensitive pruning around electricity wires should be continued. Measurements: circa 1985 Spread (m): 28 Girth (m): 7 Height (m): 23.9 Estimated Age (yrs): 100 Condition: Good Access: Unrestricted Classified: 14/03/1985	T11102	Regional
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig Batman Road,, PORTARLINGTON VIC 3223 - Property No T12081	Contribution to landscape Outstanding size Outstanding aesthetic significance This tree is a very large specimen making a striking feature in the landscape. It can be seen for some distance. The tree appears to be planted on a mid 19th century habitation site as evidenced by the scatter of brick fragments. Measurements: 12/10/2004 Circumference (m): 12.15 Spread (m): E-W 39;N-S 36.4 Height (m): 20 Estimated Age (yrs): 140 Condition ... more	T12081	State
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig 34 Ebden Avenue,, BLACK ROCK VIC 3193 - Property No T11110	Contribution to the landscape Particularly old This pair of trees was planted by Charles Ebden, Australian pastoralist and politician, in 1856 at "Black Rock House". The house is classified by the National Trust and listed on the register of the National Estate Measurements: 07/1982 Tree front yard Spread (m): 24 Girth (m): 7.7 Height (m): 15 Estimated Age (yrs): 130 Condition: Fair Tree backyard Girth (m): 8.5 Height (m): ... more	T11110	Regional
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig Domain Parklands, Domain Road,, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T12159	Contribution to landscape Outstanding size Aesthetic value Located on the edge of the Shrine of Remembrance grounds, the remarkable size and the shape of the canopy of this Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla) makes it a superb specimen. While it has a commemorative plaque remembering the contribution of the RAAF Transport Group in World War II, the tree predates this war and probably World War 1. The spread of the canopy, its uniform ... more	T12159	Regional
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig 19 Linacre Road,, HAMPTON VIC 3188 - Property No T11111	Contribution to the landscape. Outstanding size Measurements: circa 1983 Spread (m): 19.25 Girth (m): 5.9 Height (m): 20 Estimated Age (yrs): 100 Condition: Fair Access: Restricted Classified: 27/01/1983	T11111	Regional
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig Kelly Park, cnr Cherry and Watton Streets,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T12198	Contribution to landscape Outstanding size Aesthetic value Outstanding example of species This Moreton Bay Fig (ficus macrophylla) is located on the north-west corner of Kelly park. The expansive evergreen canopy andheight of this specimen is a recognised landmark in the City of Wyndham. The landscape use of this species of native fig in the layout of the park reflects a planting style of the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries which utilised ... more	T12198	Regional
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig , 'Burke and Wills Tree' Curlewis Street,, SWAN HILL VIC 3585 - Property No T11171	Contribution to the landscape Outstanding size Outstanding example of species Although locally named the 'Burke and Wills Tree', there is no evidence supporting any association with the explorers. It is one of the largest Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla) trees in Victoria, noted particularly for its canopy spread. It is believed to have been planted in1862, but there are varying versions of the story relating to its planting 2008: Poor ... more	T11171	State

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