The banyan tree’s aerial prop roots grow vertically downward, forming additional trunks that fuel its growth. Found in the dense forests of Meghalaya, these bridges are made from the roots of ...

It winds around the original tree, growing branches that rob the host of sunlight. Its roots spread underground, depriving the host of nutrients and water. As the banyan grows, more “prop roots ...

As Hawaii recovers from the devastating wildfires, which left at least 97 dead and caused vast damage, hope emerges as Lahaina's historic banyan tree ... both the aerial root props and main ...

A huge banyan tree ... The historic tree, part of the fig family, gives the illusion of being multiple trees due to its ability to develop accessory trunks from its roots, allowing it to spread ...

Lahaina's 151-year-old banyan ... that the tree's vitality is steadily improving. Future plans include installing vertical tubes filled with compost to nurture the aerial roots and an irrigation ...

When a deadly wildfire tore through Lahaina on Maui last August, the wall of flames scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along ... tubes to help the tree's aerial roots, which appear to be ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii — When a deadly wildfire tore through Lahaina on Maui last August, the wall of flames scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree ... to help the tree’s aerial roots, which appear ...