Maui History & Cultural Activities
Museums & Historical Landmarks
West Maui
Banyan Tree
History &
Information
The famous Banyan Tree located in courthouse square in the center of Lahaina was brought to Maui from India in 1873 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. It 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, and shades nearly two-thirds of an acre.
The famous Banyan Tree located in courthouse square in the center of Lahaina
was brought to Maui from India in 1873 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. It 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, and shades nearly two-thirds of an acre.
