The Flats in Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Morton Bay Fig
— Ficus Macrophylla —
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 1, 2020
1. Morton Bay Fig Tree Marker
Planted by the Rodeo Land and Water Company between 1910 - 1914.
Plaque donated by Margo and Irwin Winkler, 1995.
Erected 1995 by Margo and Irwin Winkler.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Landmarks • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 34° 4.337′ N, 118° 24.24′ W. Marker is in Beverly Hills, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in The Flats. Marker is at the intersection of North Beverly Drive and Park Way, on the right when traveling north on North Beverly Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1380 Park Way, Beverly Hills CA 90210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lily Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); Moreton Bay Fig (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beverly Hills Main Post Office (about 700 feet away); Anderton Court (approx. ¼ mile away); The Electric Fountain (approx. half a mile away); Will Rogers Memorial Park (approx. ¾ mile away); Beverly Hills High School (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Beverly Hills Hotel (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly Hills.
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Regarding Morton Bay Fig. Plaque donor Irwin Winkler is a popular movie producer, known for: Rocky, Raging Bull, The Right Stuff, and Goodfellas.
The name Moreton Bay Fig is derived from Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia.
This marker has Moreton misspelled as Morton.
Additional keywords. Moreton Bay Fig
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 1, 2020
2. Morton Bay Fig Marker
The marker lays flat on the ground next to the sidewalk.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 1, 2020
3. Morton Bay Fig Tree
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4. Morton Bay Fig Tree
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5. Beverly Hills
The landmark sign and lily pond, built in 1907, are located next to the tree.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 1, 2020
6. Rodeo Drive
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 959 times since then and 70 times this year. Last updated on April 26, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 13, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
