Moreton Bay fig & Canary Island date palms in south Cuming Reserve

off Hyde Street SEDDON, Maribyrnong City

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  • Physical Description 1

    Moreton Bay fig & Canary Island date palms in south Cuming Reserve - Physical Description 1

    A large mature Moreton Bay fig and two Canary Island date palms are located in the southern part of a triangular grassed reserve (Cuming Reserve) on Hyde Street south of Princess Street.
    
    There is a stone monument (bust on a granite obelisk) erected by the citizens of Footscray in memory of the life of the late James Cuming JP.
    
    The Moreton bay fig (`Ficus macrophylla') is described as a ` large, spreading evergreen tree, this species occurs naturally in coastal rainforests of eastern Australia. It grows to about 130 ft (39 m) with a spread nearly as great and a buttressed trunk. It bears large, leathery, dark green leaves with rust-toned undersides, and abundant fruit that turn reddish brown when ripe {Botanica}. 'Canary Island date palms (`Phoenix canariensis') come from the Canary Islands and `grows to 50 ft (15 m) tall with a spread of 30 ft (9 m), and has a sturdy trunk up to 3 ft (1 m) across and arching, deep green fronds up to 12 ft (3.5 m) long. Small yellow flowers in drooping clusters in summer are succeeded by inedible, orange-yellow, acorn-like fruit. This palm needs plenty of room to show off its dramatic symmetrical shape. In areas prone to frosts, plant an advanced specimen when the danger of frost has passed {Botanica}'.

    Physical Conditions

    Moreton Bay fig & Canary Island date palms in south Cuming Reserve - Physical Conditions

    good (partially disturbed, well preserved)

    Integrity

    Moreton Bay fig & Canary Island date palms in south Cuming Reserve - Integrity

    substantially intact/some intrusions

    Physical Description 2

    Moreton Bay fig & Canary Island date palms in south Cuming Reserve - Physical Description 2

    Context
    Part of total reserve with notable Cuming statue. In a notable inter-war public landscape precinct, with the Yarraville Gardens, and adjoins proposed HO10 which has a dominance of Edwardian-era housing.

    Historical Australian Themes

    Moreton Bay fig & Canary Island date palms in south Cuming Reserve - Historical Australian Themes

    Thematic context
    Australian Principal Theme Developing cultural institutions and ways of life
    PAHT Subtheme Creating public landscape
    Local Theme(s) Reserves and parks
    

    Physical Description 3

    Moreton Bay fig & Canary Island date palms in south Cuming Reserve - Physical Description 3

    Map (Melway) 42C7
    Boundary description The trees and sufficient land around each to allow for root zone and canopy protection, nominally 1m beyond the drip line, root zone or canopy perimeter which ever is the greatest.
    Heritage Significance City
    Creation date(s) 1900s, 1934-
    Local Government Area City of Maribyrnong
    Ownership Type Public

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Maribyrnong - Maribyrnong Heritage Review

    Author: Jill Barnard, Graeme Butler, Francine Gilfedder & Gary Vines
    Year: 2000
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  • Maribyrnong Heritage Review 2000, Volume 6
    
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