Roma’s largest bottle tree, Bottle tree in Roma, Australia
Description
Roma's largest bottle tree is one of Australia's most impressive specimens of this species, with a trunk so wide that six people are needed to encircle it. The crown spreads broadly and shapes the town's landscape.
History
The tree was relocated from private land to its current location on Edwardes Street in the late 1920s. This move marked an important moment in Roma's town development.
Culture
The tree holds meaning for locals as a symbol of Queensland's native plants and serves as a gathering place where visitors and residents come to photograph it. Its enormous trunk has made it a favorite subject for pictures.
Practical
A viewing platform built in 2022 lets visitors observe the tree and take photographs while protecting its roots from trampling. The best views are found from different distances to capture its full size.
Did you know?
Unlike what many assume, the trunk is not hollow but stores water within its fibers, allowing it to survive drier periods. This ability is one reason for its longevity and resistance to Australian droughts.
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