Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
130yrsTrees
1Diameter
2mHeight - 17m
Details
Common name
Hill's Weeping Fig
Botanical name
Ficus hillii
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Holdfast Bay (SA)
Location
Torrens Square Glenelg SA 5045
Access
Restricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Landscape (Social)
- Landmark (Social)
- Contemporary association (Social)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
26 Jan 2015
Date of classification
20 Jun 2015
Statement of Significance
An outstanding example of the species in both size and appearance . The tree is a landmark and makes a contribution to the landscape of the historic precinct of Torrens Square and is seen by thousands of people .
History
Torrens Square forms part of the 1839 Colonel Light plan for the development of Glenelg .The Square is dominated by St Peters Church which is on the State Heritage List and also Listed by the National Trust of SA .
Location
The tree is situated in an almost rectangular sector at the far north eastern corner of the square