Anaheim Resort in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ficus macrophylla
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 22, 2024
1. Ficus macrophylla Marker
Transplanted from one of Anaheim's parks in the late 1960's to its present location, the exact age of this Ficus macrophylla, (commonly known as the Moreton Bay Fig), tree is unknown. It is estimated to have first been planted as early as 1920.
Ficus macrophylla is a large evergreen Banyan native to Australia. Individual trees may reach a height of 200 feet. It is best known for its beautiful buttress roots and massive trunk. This tree is approximately 45-50 feet in height, the branches spread out approximately 75 feet, and the trunk is approximately 12 feet wide.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 33° 48.187′ N, 117° 55.221′ W. Marker is in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. It is in Anaheim Resort. It is on West Katella Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 831 W Katella Ave, Anaheim CA 92802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular 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, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anaheim Convention Center History (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pelton Wheel (approx. Ό mile away); The Steam Donkey (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Millennium Tree (approx. 0.3 miles away); Carthay Circle Theatre
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 22, 2024
2. Ficus macrophylla and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
