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Banyan Tree in Courthouse Square

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Banyan Tree in Courthouse Square

Banyan Tree in Courthouse Square in Historic Lahaina, Maui

Photo by John Fischer, licensed to About.com
The famous Banyan Tree located in courthouse square in the center of Lahaina was brought to Maui from India when the tree was a mere eight-feet tall. It was planted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Lahaina's first Christian mission.

The Banyan Tree has become the central point of town under which you'll find meetings, craft shows, entertainment and almost anything else you can imagine. The tree now reaches a height of about 50 feet and extends over 200 feet from side to side.

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