Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Santa Barbara (must see)
24. 37800 Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Planted over a century ago for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, the Moreton Bay Fig Tree has grown into a towering figure with a wide, expansive canopy. Its vast roots, now protected by a low fence, once served as a favorite climbing spot for local children. Over the decades, the tree has become one of the largest of its kind in California, earning a place on the state鈥檚 Big Tree Registry and standing as a lasting feature of the surrounding landscape.
While the tree鈥檚 origin story is partly cloaked in local lore, its endurance is well documented. The site where it grows was once part of a Spanish expedition camp in 1769, and the fig tree鈥檚 later planting reflects the area鈥檚 layered historical timeline. Wear from constant pedestrian activity prompted conservation efforts in 1989, including pruning and protective barriers, which helped the tree recover and restore its thick, glossy foliage. It offers generous shade throughout the year and takes on a striking character during the December Nights celebration, when colored lights flood its branches.
Planted over a century ago for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, the Moreton Bay Fig Tree has grown into a towering figure with a wide, expansive canopy. Its vast roots, now protected by a low fence, once served as a favorite climbing spot for local children. Over the decades, the tree has become one of the largest of its kind in California, earning a place on the state鈥檚 Big Tree Registry and standing as a lasting feature of the surrounding landscape.
While the tree鈥檚 origin story is partly cloaked in local lore, its endurance is well documented. The site where it grows was once part of a Spanish expedition camp in 1769, and the fig tree鈥檚 later planting reflects the area鈥檚 layered historical timeline. Wear from constant pedestrian activity prompted conservation efforts in 1989, including pruning and protective barriers, which helped the tree recover and restore its thick, glossy foliage. It offers generous shade throughout the year and takes on a striking character during the December Nights celebration, when colored lights flood its branches.
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Sight Name: Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Sight Location: Santa Barbara, USA (See walking tours in Santa Barbara)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Santa Barbara, USA (See walking tours in Santa Barbara)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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