Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
150yrsTrees
1Diameter
2mHeight - 17m
Details
Common name
Moreton Bay Fig
Botanical name
Ficus macrophylla
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Bass Coast (VIC)
Location
Cnr The Esplanade And Bass Ave Cowes VIC 3922
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Landscape (Social)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
Date of measurement
03 Aug 2010
Date of classification
25 Jun 2018
Statement of Significance
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