Banyan ficus tree #3 by goodoleboy
Close
Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.
Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.
Description
Ficus Benghalensis Moracaes, captured 5/8/11, at the Fullerton Arboretum, situated on the beautiful campus of California State University Fullerton in beautiful Fullerton, California.
Worth a ZOOM.
The Banyan forms aerial roots from branches to the bottom. This particular variety is native to India and Pakistan, and is the National Tree of India.
This was my second visit to the Arboretum, the first being in 2006, and found that since then, several of the esoteric tree species had disappeared, with most of the area in need of better maintenance.
Avtio, thankx for clicking on, and for any and all favs and complimentary comments.
Comments (16)
Bossie_Boots
They look like my knarleys superb capture thanks for sharing !!
danapommet
Amazing specimens Harry and great photographs/collage. These root systems always seem to look like nature has gone wrong. Dana
magnus073
It really is an amazing tree Harry, and so sad to hear that many of the more exotic species are vanishing
morningglory
Most unusual the way these grow. Several varieties of Ficus do this. Some grow here in Florida. One variety (Strangler Fig), begins its' growth high in a Palm tree and eventually grows down and around its' victim, killing it. They are a fascinating species.
debbielove
Now THAT is some rooting system isn't it! lol A real sight to see I bet Harry.. Thanks for showing and a great collage! Rob
npauling
Wonderful captures of this interesting tree and it is amazing how it survives isn't it. The roots look like a hair do in the second and third captures.
myrrhluz
I've never seen anything like this. What amazing and scary Ents these would make. To see them up and walking might put me right off trees. Excellent captures. Sorry to hear the Arboretum not getting the proper care. I hope the situation improves.
beachzz
These are gorgeous, I've only seen them in Hawaii, but they are amazing!!
jocko500
this is wonderful looking tree
Hendesse
Fantastic shots of this impressive roots. Looks amazing.
durleybeachbum
Excellent shots of this fascinating specimen.
MrsRatbag
Wow, it looks like it came from another planet; what a beautiful tree, and excellent captures, Harry!
Rainastorm
Humm...I am going to have to copy the name and find a site that pronounces this for me...super cool spirals here Harry!! Awesome captures...and I haven't forgotten you promise!!
Feliciti
interesting shot and tree !!
tizjezzme
Wow, ya don't see this every day! How interesting is this! never seen anything like this; thanks for sharing Harry!
tennesseecowgirl
Very interesting to see. I've seen some similar somewhere before can't recall where it was though. Nice work.