Moreton Bay Fig Tree
A designated historic landmark in Santa Barbara, this Moreton Bay Fig Tree is one of the largest of its kind in the United States.

📜 Planted in 1876 from an Australian seedling, this Ficus macrophylla was relocated in 1877. It is a designated City Landmark since 1970 and believed to be the largest Ficus macrophylla in the United States.
🔍 It boasts a circumference of 41.5 feet, a crown spread of 176 feet, and a height of 80 feet.

Why Go

🌳 Marvel at the sheer size of this natural wonder📸 Excellent spot for memorable photos🚶 Easily accessible next to the train station🧺 Enjoy a shaded picnic beneath its vast canopy

Hours

🕒 Daily, from sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.

🅿️ Parking Free parking available at the adjacent Amtrak station.

Tips

⚠️ The tree's extensive roots are protected by a chain barrier.

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