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Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig Ruyton Girls School, 12 Selbourne Road, KEW VIC 3101 - Property No T11764	Location or context Outstanding size A very large Moreton Bay Fig dominating the grounds of the School. The extensive canopy of the tree is in excellent condition. At the base of the tree is a small 'rockery' which should be removed along with two bolts near ground level. A portion of the canopy extends over asphalt. The tree should be regularly inspected and any deadwood removed. Some of the larger branches may require cabling to prevent damage to the ... more	T11764	Regional
FICUS MACROPHYLLA Moreton Bay Fig COCKMAN STREET WARRNAMBOOL, WARRNAMBOOL CITY	Two Moreton Bay Figs growing closely together near the centre of the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. The Moreton Bay Figs are significant for scientific, landscape, aesthetic and historic reasons at the Regional level. These two healthy Moreton Bay Figs which dominate the centre of the Gardens are scientifically significant for their outstanding size, including their large buttress ... more	T12503	Regional
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig 'Duart' cnr McLean and Boisdale Streets, MAFFRA VIC 3860 - Property No T11819	Contribution to the historic garden Outstanding size A large and impressive specimen being a remnant of the original garden of this historic home. The residence was built in the 1870s and owned by Allan McLean, a stock and station agent, elected to the Legislative Assembly for Gippsland north in 1880, and active in helping to form the Municipal Association of Victoria. Duart is currently used as a reception centre. The spread of this tree is the second largest ... more	T11819	Regional
FICUS MACROPHYLLA Moreton Bay Fig FLANAGAN PLACE TATURA, GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY	An individual Moreton Bay Fig located in the south-east corner of Mactier Gardens. This tree is significant for scientific and social reasons at the Regional level. This Moreton Bay Fig is scientifically significant for its outstanding size and form and is an outstanding example of the species. Its circumference is one of the largest on the Register as well as the canopy ... more	T12525	Regional
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig Lauriston Girls School, Huntingtower Road, ARMADALE VIC 3143 - Property No T11832	Contribution to landscape Outstanding size This Morton Bay Fig is significant for social and scientific reasons at Regional level.This tree isoutstanding for its size at a height of 25m and canopy spread of 23-25m. This large and old Moreton Bay Fig is located in a prominent position near the sports field and makes a significant contribution to the landscape. The area was first subdivided in 1853 and in 1866 William Bushby Jones bought this section. In 1877 he built ... more	T11832	Regional
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig Carlton Gardens, Rathdowne Street, CARLTON VIC 3053 - Property No T11899	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. ... more	T11899	Regional
Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig Cnr The Esplanade and Bass Ave, COWES VIC 3922 - Property No T12034	Contribution to landscape Outstanding size The plaque beneath this tree claims it was planted in 1869, by Baron Von Mueller, Director of Botanic Gardens Melbourne. The tree is in good condition however some lower branches have been severely cut back. The large stubs where the tree has been pollarded could now be removed and a slight canopy raising could occur. A canopy conflict occurs on the southern side also Measurements: 14/10/2000 Spread (m): 28 ... more	T12034	Regional
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

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