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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
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Age (approx)

130yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 16m

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Details

Common name
Small-leaved Fig
Botanical name
Ficus obliqua
Other name
Kirsova Playground Small-leaved Fig
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Sydney (NSW)
Location
Kirsova Playground 1 Wigram Lane Glebe NSW 2037
Access
Restricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
29 May 2013
Date of classification
26 Sep 2013
Other register(s)
False

Statement of Significance

The Kirsova Playground Small-leaved Fig (Ficus obliqua) has historic significance as it is believed to be a remnant tree of the former estate and gardens of Hereford House, a mid- Victorian villa built in 1875 (53 Hereford Street)

Kirsova Playground is one of three parcels of land which were gifted to the community as playgrounds for under priveleged children by Danish ballerina,Madame Helene Kirsova (1910- 1962)
The fig has high aesthetic and visual qualities.

Its dramatic scale, proportions and sculptural qualities create a memorable space for the children's play and provides a local continuity with the fig planting of neighbouring public parkland in Glebe, including Foley Rest Park, Jubilee Park and Wentworth Park.