Banyan Tree

Banyan tree is botanically called as Ficus benghalensis. It is also the national tree of India.


Botanical Name - Fucus benghalensis

Common Name - Banyan tree


Additional Info

Banyan tree is an ornamental tree usually used at the avenues as it provides tremendous shade to the area.

Banyan tree produces propagating roots which grow downwards as aerial roots. Once these roots reach the ground, they grow into woody trunks, that can become indistinguishable from the main trunk.

The trees at the nursery are more than the height of 8ft tall.