Eumundi War Memorial Trees, War memorial and heritage site in Eumundi, Australia.
Eumundi War Memorial Trees form a line of trees along Memorial Drive and Gridley Street in the center of this Queensland town. The planting combines various species including original fig trees alongside later additions of camphor laurels and jacarandas, creating a mixed grove with distinct sections.
The Eumundi Women's Patriotic Committee initiated tree planting in 1917 to commemorate local service members who died in the First World War. The memorial expanded over time as additional plantings replaced some original trees, reflecting how communities adapted their remembrance practices.
The trees serve as living monuments that the community planted to honor local people who died in the First World War. They represent how Eumundi chose to remember its loss through nature rather than stone alone.
The trees are easy to visit on foot while walking through the center of Eumundi along the streets where they grow. You can view them at any time of day and from the sidewalk without needing to arrange anything in advance.
Only a handful of the original trees planted in 1917 still remain among the current planting, making the older specimens valuable markers of time. These surviving fig trees allow visitors to track how this living memorial has changed since its creation.
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