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153280

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
 

Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig

1 Sharp Street,, YARRAWONGA VIC 3730 - Property No T12278

Horticultural value This Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla) is thought to date to approximately 1878 and is horticulturally significant. The tree was originally planted closed to the house but was moved in 1939 when workers on the nearby channel project dragged it to its present location. It is and outstanding and unusual example of a mature tree that was transplanted and survived a further 60+ years. Measurements: 10/10/2013 height (m): ... more

T12278

Regional
94965

Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig

Raglan Parade: Banyan-Kelp, WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280 - Property No T11234

Contribution to landscape Aesthetic value A fine avenue forming a spreading canopy which interlocks to competely shade the median strip. Distance between trees 10m ;distance between rows 10m 1986: One tree is missing and two have been lopped to clear power lines. Measurements: 02/1986 Spread (m): 14 Girth (m): 3.5 Height (m): 13 Estimated Age (yrs): 80 Condition: Good Access: Unrestricted Classified: 13/03/1986

T11234

Regional
 

Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig

34 Gnotuk Lane CAMPERDOWN, CORANGAMITE SHIRE

The Moreton Bay Fig is significant for aesthetic, historic and scientific reasons at State level. It is an outstanding tree for its large height at 27 metres, one of the tallest trees in the Camperdown area. This Moreton Bay Fig provides an outstanding example of the species. This tree makes a contribution to the landscape, forming part of the historic Gnotuk garden. It is one of the oldest trees planted on the site. Measurements: 23/04/2015 Girth (m): ... more

T12313

Regional
175125

Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig

Werribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T11238

Contribution to landscape of historic garden Outstanding size Aesthetic value Outstanding example of species This Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla) is a very attractive specimen due primarily to its extensive canopy which touches the ground. The specimen is growing close to the edge of a particularly fine example of a bluestone HaHa Wall . The semi-circular structure is located in front of an old cottage to ... more

T11238

State
 

Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig

205 Wahring-Murchison East Road WAHRING, STRATHBOGIE SHIRE

Condition: Very good Tree Type: Individual Circumference: 9.85m Height: 27m Canopy spread north-south: 36m Canopy spread east-west: 29m Height method: Instrument Circumference method: Tape measure Date of measurement: 06/05/2017 Date planted: 01/01/1877 Date of germination: Dates are approximate? Yes

This Moreton Bay fig is an outstanding visual specimen with an incredibly broad single trunk. The canopy has an almost perfect radial symmetry ... more

T12332

State
147682

Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig

Roseneath Road,, MEERLIEU VIC 3862 - Property No T11280

Outstanding size This tree is an outstanding specimen and the second largest measured in Victoria .This tree is a dominant feature of the landscape and a remnant of the courtyard garden surrounding the homestead of pioneer settler Boyd Cunninghame, established in the late 1840s. The homestead was burnt to the ground in 1921. The tree is amongst the oldest cultivated trees in Victoria. It is located on private land off Roseneath Road, Meerlieu, on a slope overlooking ... more

T11280

State
 

Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig

319 Hallam Road North Lysterfield South, CASEY CITY

Twelve (12) Ficus macrophylla (Moreton Bay Fig) located in a garden in Lysterfield South.

These twelve (12) Ficus macrophylla (Moreton Bay Fig) are significant for social, scientific and historic reasons at Regional level.

These twelve (12) Ficus macrophylla (Moreton Bay Fig) are significant for their size at an average of 15m height, circumference of 3.7m and canopy spread of 20m. All trees ... more

T12382

Regional
92231

Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig

Uniting Church, 15 Black Street,, BRIGHTON VIC 3186 - Property No T11410

Contribution to the landscape of historic garden Outstanding size A wooden church was built in 1853 and in June 1869 it was decided to improve the church surrounds. The church committee obtained a donation of trees from Baron von Mueller of the Royal Botanic Gardens. The present brick building was constructed in 1875 The Ficus macrophylla is a very large spreading tree featuring bright green glossy leaves, large buttresses extending down to wide spreading ... more

T11410

Regional
 

Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig

51 Langhorne Street DANDENONG, GREATER DANDENONG CITY

Northern tree: Circumference: 3.9m Height: 17m Canopy spread: 30m Height method: Instrument Circumference method: Tape Measure Southern tree: Circumference: 3.2m Height: 16m Canopy spread: 28m Height method: Instrument Circumference method: Tape Measure Date of measurement: November 2018 Age of tree: approximately 126 years (planted c1893) STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE ... more

T12380

Regional
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