Thimmamma Marrimanu is a banyan tree that has survived multiple cyclones and persevered to witness half a millennium of human history unfold.

The tree owns the property that it grows on, as well as the 8-foot spread around its trunk where its roots grow ... What’s the big deal about D.C.’s cherry blossom trees?

Here are a few of the South’s most famous trees to add to your travel bucket list. Related: 10 Southern Destinations ... spread around its trunk where its roots grow underground.