They absolutely are! There was a huge outcry in Perth a few years ago when several Moreton Bays had to be cut down for Elizabeth Quay, the developers won!
Trees are a problem for development. There is always a outcry when they are cut down. But sometimes there is no other way. We have had that trouble with highway widening here. It is disappointing to see the trees gone and I fondly remember what it used to look like but the replacements are now also looking good a few years on.
Very impressive tree. Good thing I didn't know this about Elizabeth Quay! I wasn't fond of the project in the first place! Well, yes, now I'm fine, plus this would give me a reason to visit Sydney again...
It is a strangler fig. Usually starts life in the canopy of a host tree then eventually it’s roots reach the ground then it goes on to gobble up the host tree in time and becomes a freestanding fig.
That would be a monster to have in the backyard! In my gardens I am glad to have some very grand trees but none quite as big as a ... at a Moreton Bay fig.
They are great trees. I'm sure I have seen this one on my recent visit to the Gardens!
ReplyDeleteIf you entered from Macquarie Street side you would not miss it.
DeleteSensational nature.
ReplyDeleteSensational is a great word.
DeleteThey absolutely are! There was a huge outcry in Perth a few years ago when several Moreton Bays had to be cut down for Elizabeth Quay, the developers won!
ReplyDeleteTrees are a problem for development. There is always a outcry when they are cut down. But sometimes there is no other way. We have had that trouble with highway widening here. It is disappointing to see the trees gone and I fondly remember what it used to look like but the replacements are now also looking good a few years on.
DeleteVery impressive tree. Good thing I didn't know this about Elizabeth Quay! I wasn't fond of the project in the first place! Well, yes, now I'm fine, plus this would give me a reason to visit Sydney again...
DeleteVisit Sydney next time.
DeleteVery different from the trees I'm used to.
ReplyDeleteIt is a strangler fig. Usually starts life in the canopy of a host tree then eventually it’s roots reach the ground then it goes on to gobble up the host tree in time and becomes a freestanding fig.
DeleteMagnificent Joan! Your photo really shows off its incredible structure.
ReplyDeleteThe structure is truly incredible.
DeleteAmazing structure. I don't think I've ever seen this kind of fig tree.
ReplyDeleteI think these might be in Australian speciality.
DeleteFabulous specimen. What I'd give to have one of these in our backyard. The birds and possums would love it, too.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a monster to have in the backyard! In my gardens I am glad to have some very grand trees but none quite as big as a ... at a Moreton Bay fig.
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