Indian Laurel Fig Tree by danapommet
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Description
This Indian Laurel Fig Tree was planted, in the 1920s, by Dr. Henry Nehrling (botanist and ornithologist 1853-1929) in Naples, Florida. This is the giant variety of fig trees. What you are looking at are aerial roots. The roots grow down from the branches. The fence was to stop people from climbing up for photo opportunities. Info from the sign.
Indian laurel can refer to certain species of fig trees or banyans. Ficus microcarpa is also known as Indian Laurel, Chinese Banyan, Malayan Banyan, or Curtain fig and is native in the range from Sri Lanka to India, southern China, the Malay Archipelago, the Ryukyu Islands, Australia, and New Caledonia. Saplings are considered to be very aggressive, as they can grow on the walls of buildings, bridges, highways, and other concrete structures. The tree is considered a major invasive species in Hawaii, Florida, Bermuda, Central America, and South America. This info from Wikipedia. Worth a zoom!
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (35)
psyoshida
That is some tree. Spectacular shot too. Thanks also for the great information, always appreciated.
mgtcs
WOW...This is a precious image Dana, incredible lighting, thank you for the information, loved it!
jocko500
that is something to see. wonder if the figs are good.
goodoleboy
Oh yes, an imressive capture of a most captivating tree, Dana. The aerial roots are awesome. We have some similar trees in a few of our local arboretums, but no where as massive as this beauty.
Isabelle711
This is really an amazing image of beauty. :)))))) I think it is so pretty. :)))))) Most wonderful lighting, details, and most excellent capture my friend. :)))))) Thank you for sharing your sunshine. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
West_coaster07
Awesome capture Dana!!
kbrog
That's a wild looking tree! :D Excellent capture and info!
eekdog
very interesting tree, and cool shot of it.
MrsRatbag
Wow, what a stunning tree! Beautiful!!!!
Katraz
Very impressive I've only seen it as a small pot plant.
blondeblurr
I am surprised, that there was no mention of them growing here in 'OZ as well? we call them also 'Strangler Fig' - there are no boundaries for these species, IOW - awesome! BB
durleybeachbum
Astonishing!
rainbows
Wonderful capture, dear Dana, I have never seen anything quite like this. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
jayfar
This is a fantastic capture Dana, what a tree!!
BIPOLARTWO
Great capture.It look's like many trees together than just one because of the root system--Really nice
Feliciti
impressive tree and capture this !!
Hubert
Fascinating trees!! Great shot!
dakotabluemoon
Wow hon this is an amazing capture and did u notice the face to ur left on the tree awesome stuff dude.
thecytron
Very usual tree!
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic capture ,Dana, of this beautiful tree! Interesting info !
jendellas
Another amazing unusual tree!!!
linwhite
That's one amazing tree.
bobrgallegos
Great capture of this awesome tree Dana!! Great informative narrative!
flavia49
marvelous tree and great capture
emmecielle
Fantastic tree! Splendid shot! :)
adrie
Cool capture of this awesome looking tree Dana.
Richardphotos
really something.they sort of remind me of the trees I seen on Key Biscayne
SIGMAWORLD
Very interesting.
njb2000
Great looking tree and you can see by the way the root structure how evasive these trees are!
Rhanagaz
This tree looks powerful and fig trees must be in this way! Great capture! :o)