Banyan Tree Edison & Ford Estate Ft Myers Florida

This Note Card features a photo image of the statue of Thomas Alva Edison standing amidst a humongous Banyan tree on the grounds of the Edison & Ford Winter Estate and Museum. The first Banyan tree in America was planted in 1925 by Thomas Edison here at his winter home in Fort Myers, Florida. It was a small four-foot Ficus Benghalenis when it was given to him and has grown to be the largest in the continental United States (and 3rd largest in the world), growing to an acre in diameter. It is a must-see Florida attraction that is on the National Register of Historic Places! The inside top of the Note Card has a description of the image, but may be edited or deleted for personalization. The inside bottom has been left blank for your personal message. Photography by Glenda Motsavage, a Florida-based travel writer and author.