Ficus thonningii - Wild Fig Trunk

This is one very big trunk.....

Lindalooloo:

This is a relatively small trunk. It can have a much larger trunk with even more aerial roots.

Watch out for the foundations then......... :o))

Yes, very true! Ficus (species) trees become absolutely massive. They have one of the largest root systems of any known tree in the world. Very large, old Ficus trees cause many problems here in CA. It's a very beloved tree, however, has to be strategically placed.

Ficus species are considered truly the wonders of the Plant-kingdom.

Here's some of my Ficus species pics:

http://www.growsonyou.com/Delonix1/photos/ficus

Have just checked out your Ficus pics. Just simply amazing. Never in my life did I think of these trees being this enormous. They are truly spectacular. Thanks. :o))

Lindalooloo:

Some of the Ficus species grow in our subtropical climate as large as in their native tropical lands...however, some species grow so much larger in the wet tropics.