Ficus macrophylla
51 Langhorne Street DANDENONG, GREATER DANDENONG CITY
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Statement of Significance
Northern tree:
Circumference: 3.9m
Height: 17m
Canopy spread: 30m
Height method: Instrument
Circumference method: Tape Measure
Southern tree:
Circumference: 3.2m
Height: 16m
Canopy spread: 28m
Height method: Instrument
Circumference method: Tape Measure
Date of measurement: November 2018
Age of tree: approximately 126 years (planted c1893)
STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE
What is significant?
Two large Ficus macrophylla (Moreton Bay Figs) located in the front garden of Laurel Lodge in Dandenong.
How is it significant?
The two Ficus macrophylla (Moreton Bay Figs) are significant for social, scientific and historic reasons at Regional level.
Why is it significant?
These two large Ficus macrophylla (Moreton Bay Figs) are in good health with a dense canopy. They are particularly old, lining the original driveway to Laurel Lodge. Built in 1869, Laurel Lodge is one of few remaining significant old homes left in the Dandenong area from the Victorian era. These two Moreton Bay Fig trees are outstanding for their height of 26m, canopy spread of between 22m and 32m and circumference of 8 and 9m. They make a significant contribution to the landscape of this historic garden. These trees are part of a grouping of 3 trees at the property, including a Queensland Kauri (T12381). Laurel Lodge is included in the National Trust Heritage Register, B3195 (Local significance).
CATEGORY Tree
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Laurel LodgeNational Trust
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Former Presbyterian ChurchNational Trust
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Town Hall - DandenongNational Trust
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