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Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis (Banyan))

This is a neat tree. It can grow trunks from the roots that grow down from the branches. I have seen a really old one that you can walk between the trunks. Ficus benghalensis



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Gardengem ~
I really like this one.
Good photo.
Very interesting. :o)

23 Oct, 2008

amy
Amy
 

Fascinating !

23 Oct, 2008

 

So if I plant that potted ficus from the office and let it go wild, will it look like this in 20 years. :)

24 Oct, 2008

 

This is a very beautiful Banyan Tree! (Ficus bengalensis). I have one in a pot that's 8 feet tall...it will never go in the ground however. My tree was 1.5 feet tall only a little more than a year ago. They grow slower here in San Diego...however, will still get too large for most home gardens.

24 Oct, 2008

 

Almost creepy like, I would love to see one up close.

4 Jan, 2009



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