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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

150yrs

Trees

2

Diameter

4m

Height - 26m

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Details

Common name
Moreton Bay Fig
Botanical name
Ficus macrophylla
Other name
Twin Figs
Type
Stand
Condition
Good
Municipality
Warrnambool (VIC)
Location
Cockman Street Warrnambool VIC 3280
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
06 Sep 2022
Date of classification
18 Dec 2023

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
Two Moreton Bay Figs growing closely together near the centre of the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens.

How is it significant?
The Moreton Bay Figs are significant for scientific, landscape, aesthetic and historic reasons at the Regional level.

Why is it significant?
These two healthy Moreton Bay Figs which dominate the centre of the Gardens are scientifically significant for their outstanding size, including their large buttress roots. The trees are significant for their contribution to the landscape as they are among the most dramatic trees in the gardens and their massive spreading roots provide a playground for children and are a popular photography location. The trees also provide nectar/food for the local Grey-headed Flying Foxes which live in the Gardens. The trees are aesthetically significant for their impressive buttress roots and historically significant for being a part of the historic Warrnambool Botanic Gardens.