Ficus platypoda
Koroit Botanic Gardens, KOROIT VIC 3282 - Property No T11225
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Statement of Significance
Horticultural value
Contribution to landscape of historic garden.
Rare or localised.
Outstanding size
Outstanding example of species.
A tree of State significance. Very dense canopy with almost perfect symmetry and a prominent feature in the landscape. Ficus platypoda, is also known as the desert or rockfigand is endemic to central and northern Australia and Indonesia. The fruit can be eaten when soft and ripe Unfortunately the tree has lost small branches within the crown due to excessive shading.
2006. Tree significantly pruned.
Measurements: 02/1986
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m): 6
Height (m): 24.6
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good
Measurements: 26/01/2004
Spread (m): N-S 18, E-W 20
Girth (m):9.3
Height (m): 24.6
Estimated Age (yrs): 119
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/03/1986
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TOWER HILL COMMON SCHOOLVictorian Heritage Register H0530
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KOROIT BOTANIC GARDENSVictorian Heritage Register H0118
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MEMORIAL HALLVictorian Heritage Register H2222
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