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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Moreton Bay Fig
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'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 |
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 |
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