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Statement of Significance

The rich, fertile soil, temperate climate and the interest of many of its citizens in things botanical, has resulted in the Toowoomba region’s ability to grow a wide range of indigenous and non-indigenous plants. In 1860, the area was the first to hold an Agricultural Show in Queensland – 15 years before Brisbane. Walter Hill, the then Government Botanist and first curator of the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, travelled to Toowoomba to advise with the design and planning of Queen's Park and street plantings in Toowoomba. He subsequently imported many tree species from Europe, Asia and other parts of the world to be planted there. Hill Street in Toowoomba is named in his honour. The town attracts many visitors in September for its famous Carnival of Flowers, where people come from near and far to enjoy Toowoomba’s many parks and gardens. Mothers’ Memorial Gardens are adjacent to a section of East Creek Park which adjoins the heritage listed Queen's Park and is a part of the East Creek corridor that links the Water Bird Habitat to the south with Lake Annand and Joseph Leadbetter Park to the north. The gardens feature a large monument which was built by mothers to honour their soldier sons who did not return from the First World War. This Queensland Black Pine is a localised north Queensland rainforest tree that is grown here as ornamental.
This tree is of horticultural value as it is a localised north Queensland rainforest tree and rare in cultivation. It is a excellent example of its species and makes a significant contribution to the landscape of the park in the historic town. The park is centrally situated and is a popular recreational area for the community. It is an attractive tree with very dark green foliage.
The tree is located 10 metres to the south of the lake.