Moreton Bay Fig Tree (Los Angeles, California)
| Moreton Bay Fig Tree | |
|---|---|
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| Location | 11000 National Blvd. Palms, Los Angeles, California United States |
| Coordinates | 34°01′42″N118°25′33″W/ 34.02833°N 118.42583°W |
| Formed | 1875 |
| Designated | 1963 |
| Reference no. | 19 |
TheMoreton Bay fig treein thePalmsneighborhood ofLos Angelesis a largeFicus macrophylla(commonly known as the Moreton Bay fig or Australian banyan) tree that was planted in 1875 and landmarked in 1963.[1]The St. John's Presbyterian Church complex around the tree was established in 1962.[2]
The historical site plaque is “at the intersection of National Boulevard and Military Avenue, on the right when traveling east on National Boulevard.”[3]
There are several other monumental Moreton Bay fig trees in Los Angeles County, including at theFairmont Miramarhotel inSanta Monica,the Auto Club building downtown and atUSC.[1]
See also[edit]
- Moreton Bay fig (Balboa Park)
- Moreton Bay Fig Tree (Santa Barbara)
- List of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments on the Westside
References[edit]
- ^abMasters, Nathan (2013-04-11)."Majestic Mammoths: A Brief History of L.A.'s Moreton Bay Fig Trees".KCET.Retrieved2022-07-31.
- ^"St. John's Presbyterian Church Our History".Main Site.Retrieved2022-07-31.
- ^"Moreton Bay Fig Tree Historical Marker".www.hmdb.org.Retrieved2022-07-31.