Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
202 St Georges Tce Perth
Location Details
REGISTERED AS PART OF 2119
Other Name(s)
Cloisters Tree
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified {Trees} |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
The place is of significant for its associations with the historic Cloisters building and contribution to the city scene. Noteworthy example of successful attempt to rehabilitate mature existing tree and integrate into major city development.
Physical Description
Ficus Rubiginous, single tree, height 18m, circumference 3.9m, canopy spread 15.3 & 18.2m ( National Trust of Australia assessment 5/11/84 in COP File No 1.11/200A). Mature tree, feature of forecourt major officer complex.
History
Classified by the National Trust 5/11/84, prepared by O. Richards.
Histories tree dating from the 1880's.
"This Port Jackson fig tree has had a long history of association with the growing City of Perth. It is an indigenous Australian Plant and in 1887 was given as a small tree to the newly arrived family of Mr. and Mrs. William Stephen's who lived for a time in the cloisters. The tree and adjoining cloisters buildings have been preserved by the owners of MT Newman House as part of Perth's heritage!" Plaque at the base of the tree.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
High level of authenticity.
Condition
Very good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | Western Australia An architectural heritage | Book | 1979 |
| 6607 | Register of significant trees as at June 1988. | Report | 1988 |
Place Type
Tree
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
Creation Date
21 Aug 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
20 Oct 2021Disclaimer
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