Balboa Park Moreton Bay Fig Tree
One of the largest and oldest Moreton Bay fig trees in California, located in San Diego's Balboa Park.

šŸ“œ Iconic Moreton Bay Fig tree in Balboa Park, planted in 1914 for the Panama-California Exposition.
šŸ” One of California's largest trees, with a trunk 16 feet in diameter and a 123-foot branch canopy.

Why Go

🌳 Marvel at a magnificent, century-old giant
šŸ“ø Capture photos of its enormous roots and leafy canopy
🚶 Access a viewing platform to see figs up-close
šŸ’” Enjoy its stunning illumination during December Nights

Why Avoid

🚧 Fenced off since 1989 due to root damage from heavy foot traffic

Tips

šŸ“ Located behind the San Diego Natural History Museum

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, 24 hours a day

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