Eagle Street Fig Trees, Heritage fig trees in Brisbane, Australia
Eagle Street Fig Trees are three monumental fig trees standing at the intersection of Eagle, Elizabeth, and Creek Streets in Brisbane, including two White Figs and one Banyan Fig. Reaching heights around 29 meters with trunk diameters of about 7 meters, they provide extensive natural shade in the heart of Brisbane's business district.
The fig trees were planted by Walter Hill in the mid-1800s to bring green space to the growing port city. In 1889, Queen Victoria granted the triangular reserve to the North Brisbane Municipal Council, officially committing to the preservation of this green space.
Walter Hill, the first superintendent of Brisbane Botanic Gardens, planted these trees to shade workers near the busy docks and customs facilities. They now mark an important connection between the city's industrial past and its green spaces.
The site is easy to reach and sits in the business district, making it accessible during a walk through downtown Brisbane. The trees are accessible from all sides and offer a resting spot in the busy urban environment.
Bronze plaques beneath the trees mark the path of Wheat Creek, which once flowed through this area before disappearing into a modern commercial zone. These hidden markers tell the story of the place's transformation from a waterway to an urban square.
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