World:Famous Trees: Indian Banyan(Planted in 1787) CLICK FOR PLACEMARK

Banyan tree in the Indian Botanical Gardens
The Greatest Spread of a tree occurs on a Banyan tree in the Indian Botanical Gardens in Calcutta. It has 1,775 prop or support roots, a circumference of 1,350 feet, covers three acres, and dates from before 1787.


Edited by Majoska (02/05/06 10:23 AM)