Banyan Tree, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ronjean
N 20° 52.314 W 156° 40.634
4Q E 741657 N 2309716
An old tree with multiple trunks across from the town center.
Waymark Code: WM54AZ
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
Views: 57

This tree covers 2/3 of an acre, nearly the entire block. The symmetrical nature is preserved by the locals. Lots of benches and shade under this tree for public use.
Genus/Species: Ficus benghalensis

Height: 60

Girth: 40

Method of obtaining height: Reliable source

Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching

Location type: Park

Age: 135

Historical significance:
Marked the 50th Anniversary of Christian missionary work in Lahaina


Planter: William Owen Smith

Website reference: [Web Link]

Walk time: 1

Parking coordinates: Not Listed

Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
A closeup picture of your GPS receiver in your hand, with the tree in the background, is required. If the tree is on private property, this closeup photograph with the tree in the background may be taken from the nearest public vantage point without actually going to the tree.
The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.
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