Bayside Banyan Tree - Miami, FL
N 25° 46.691 W 080° 11.234
17R E 581493 N 2851370
This beautifull Banyan tree is located at the Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM8HXM
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2010
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Bayside Banyan Tree (Ficus Benghalensis)
The Bayside Banyan Tree measures of 75 feet (22.86 meters) tall and is about 100 years old. The tree's roots descend from the branches and once on the ground will develop into another trunk.
Native to India many Banyan tree seedlings were imported to south Florida in the late 1800's. These trees can grow up to 100 feet in height (30.5 meters) and live approximately 1,000 years.
Genus/Species: Banyan tree - Ficus Benghalensis
Height: 75
Girth: 20
Method of obtaining height: Reliable source
Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching
Location type: Other public property
Age: 100
Historical significance:
Native to India many Banyan tree seedlings were imported to south Florida in the late 1800's
Parking coordinates: N 25° 46.590 W 080° 11.272
Walk time: 5
Planter: Not listed
Website reference: Not listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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