Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig, Australian Banyan Tree

I thought that was a group of trees until I looked at it again properly - that is large!

Meanie:

This is one of the smaller Australian Banyans in the Balboa Park...the largest one located next to the Natural History Museum is the second largest known in the state.

Marguerite:

They make great shade trees during the hot weather of summer.

I've read F. macrophylla can grow to 200 feet/ 61 meters tall in native habitat. The tallest one known in San Diego is in Balboa Park in front of the Natural History Museum. It's 85 feet/ 26 meters tall and 145 feet/ 44 meters wide. It was planted in 1914 and is celebrating its estimated 100 year old birthday this year.