This characteristic allows the banyan tree to cover large areas, providing bigger shade and shelter areas. In many Indian villages, the banyan tree serves as a central gathering place for the ...

experts saw the banyan tree make the kind of progress they expected in three months, according to Griffin. To track the ...

The daily deluge has not only been good for the banyan, but also the papaya, tomato and lilikoi plants below. Griffith says the tree’s rebound is a fitting symbol of resilience and perseverance.