Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
150yrsTrees
1Diameter
2mHeight - 20m
Details
Common name
Moreton Bay fig
Botanical name
Ficus macrophylla
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Perth (WA)
Location
1076 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005
Access
Restricted
Significances
- Location/Context (Social)
- Landscape (Social)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
- Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
09 Oct 2014
Date of classification
11 Mar 2015
Statement of Significance
A tree of this age and size is unique as a street tree in the West Perth area.
History
No information can be found in regard to the tree other than it showing as a substantial canopy in a 1948 aerial photograph.
Location
The tree is located within the road reserve on the North east corner of the intersection of Hay Street and Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
Notes
The tree is apparent in 1948 aerial photo showing an extensive canopy. It is unique in the West Perth area as a remaining example of street tree species in the early colonisation period of WA.