Palms in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 6, 2022

1. Moreton Bay Fig Tree Marker

Inscription. Planted circa 1875. Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 19 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles.

Erected 1963 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 19.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees, and the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 34° 1.701′ N, 118° 25.548′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Palms. It is at the intersection of National Boulevard and Military Avenue, on the right when traveling east on National Boulevard. Located next to St. John's Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11000 National Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

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in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Arnold Palmer (approx. 1.1 miles away); La Ballona School (approx. 1.4 miles away); Clover Field (approx. 1½ miles away); Durham House (approx. 1½ miles away); Siple House (approx. 1½ miles away); St. Augustine's Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Douglas DC-3 (approx. 1.6 miles away); Water Tower (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Moreton Bay Fig Tree. The tree was brought to Los Angeles from Australia and planted in 1875 by the original property owner in honor of his first born son. The tree spans 125 feet and is the second largest Moreton Bay Fig Tree in California (the largest is located in Santa Barbara).

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 6, 2022

2. Moreton Bay Fig Tree Marker

Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 6, 2022

3. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Marker

Moreton Bay Fig Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 6, 2022

4. Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Original Marker - 1950’s image. Click for full size.

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5. Original Marker - 1950’s

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.