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Age

122yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 12m

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Details

Common name
Weeping Fig
Botanical name
Ficus benjamina
Other name
Rosebery Street Fig Tree
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Gladstone Regional (QLD)
Location
11 Roseberry Street. Gladstone QLD 4680
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Landmark (Social)
  • Contemporary association (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of germination
01 Jan 1903
Date of measurement
04 Jun 2012
Date of classification
09 Jun 2014

Statement of Significance

This tree is an excellent example of its species and makes a significant contribution to landscape. It is an important landmark in this historic town and is a remnant of the gardens which surrounded Elonera House, one of Gladstone's finest early residences. It is associated with James Friend, who was a prominent member of the Gladstone community in the early 1900s. It has contemporary association with the community who value its aesthetic contribution. It is an impressive looking tree and is a better than average example of its species, or a tree in its location.

History

Estimated to be over 110 years old, the Fig Tree, State Government Centre, Roseberry Street, Gladstone is a familiar landmark in the town of Gladstone. It is linked historically to James Friend who was a prominent member of the Gladstone community. It is believed that Friend planted the tree in his Roseberry Street garden c1903. It is the only surviving remnant of the large garden of Elonera House, one of Gladstone's finest residences, which was erected c1900 and demolished c1980. The tree is valued by the present community for its streetscape and aesthetic values and is well-known to local residents and business houses, many of whom have contributed newspaper articles and offered support to conserve the tree when it appeared to be in decline in the early 1990s.

Location

The tree is located near the southeastern corner of the Roseberry Street and Auckland Street intersection.