The Big Fig - Miriam vale , Qld, Australia
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blingg
S 24° 19.766 E 151° 33.822
56J E 354276 N 7308546
A heritage listed fig tree
Waymark Code: WM126QD
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 03/14/2020
Views: 5
The Big Fig (Ficus benjamina) is believed to have been planted by railway workers in the 1890's. The tree measures 15m around it's girth and is 15m high and with a 35m canopy span.
The Big Fig has provided a shady meeting spot for generations of Miriam Vale residents, and has provided welcome shade for many Anzac Day services
Genus/Species: Ficus benjamina
Height: 48
Girth: 48
Method of obtaining height: Reliable source
Method of obtaining girth: Tape
Location type: Park
Age: 125
Planter: +/- Miriam Vale Progress Association (1916)
Website reference: [Web Link]
Walk time: 1
Historical significance: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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