Mandurah's Significant Trees
Quite by accident I found a register maintained by Mandurah City Council of significant trees in the area. Some of these trees are icons around Mandurah, others are unique examples of their species, and others are just magnificent trees, but all are worth taking a look at.
I hope you enjoy finding these natural wonders.
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Point Fig
The Morten Bay Fig on Stingray Point is an icon of the Mandurah foreshore. Originally part of the beer garden of the "Pen" (Peninsular Hotel) it survived the fire in 2003 which destroyed the popular pub and was retained when the area was redeveloped around 2008. It now stands prominently on the point and should be a popular place to sit and contemplate all that is great in the world (and in Mandurah), especially on a summers day when the dolphins swim by. However the cormorants have taken over the upper branches as a nesting colony and the aroma is not conducive to a quiet sit or picnic.
Registry Entry
ID #: 07/0007
Scientific Name: Ficus macrophylla
Other Names: - Moreton Bay Fig
Location: Stingray Point Public Open Space
Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah
Significance
- Outstanding Visual/Aesthetic Significance
- Historical or Social Significance
Height: 15m
Canopy Spread: 10m
Trunk Diameter: 1.5m
Planted: Early 1900’s
Age: 100 years+
Origin: Tropical & Warm Temperate regions of Eastern Australia including Lord Howe Island. Naturalized in Hawaii and on New Zealand's North Island.
This Cache
This cache is very public and in a popular area for walkers at all times. GZ is lit up with spotlights at night as well.
This cache is a small black clip lock container with room for some small items and small trackables.
Please keep it well covered to preserve the hide.
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FTF Congratulations
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Publish at 12:12 pm found at 3:10pm