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Level of Significance

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Age

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 22m

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Details

Common name
Moreton Bay Fig
Botanical name
Ficus macrophylla
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Domain Parklands, Domain Road, Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
  • Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
13 Jul 2011
Date of classification
05 Dec 2011

Statement of Significance

Located on the edge of the Shrine of Remembrance grounds, the remarkable size and the shape of the canopy of this Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla) makes it a superb specimen. While it has a commemorative plaque remembering the contribution of the RAAF Transport Group in World War II, the tree predates this war and probably World War 1. The spread of the canopy, its uniform density and its hemispherical shape makes it an outstanding example for metropolitan Melbourne and the State. There are few signs of damage and every indication that it enjoys good health.