Ficus elastica 'Decora' - Rubber Tree Trunk

Lovely shot!
Those roots must be paying havoc with the building though?

Meanie:

Thanks! I'd love to measure the circumference of this tree's trunk...I'm guessing it's probably 12 feet/ 4 meters or more.

Rubber trees are notorious for lifting the foundation of homes, sidewalks and getting into water pipes.

I can see the roots snaking everywhere! Hope thats not someone's house there!

Tetrarch:

It's the Balboa Theater in Balboa Park.

Oh dear!

Yikes! I see a bond vote coming up!

This tree has probably been here for 70 years or more. It's a historical park tree which would never be removed...however, I'm sure there's been some work done to this theater because of root damage.

I just have this vision of the actors having to step over the roots on stage while there performing :o))....LOL

Mushybanna:

It is quite possible...it does an extensive root system...flaring out several hundred yards/ meters. Luckily, most of the roots would be underground.