The fire department reports this happened at around 3:42 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 on Kilauea Avenue, near the Calvary Chapel ...

The Hawaiʻi County Fire Department responded to a downed banyan tree in Hilo that had blocked the road, downed some power lines and damaged some property on July 12.

Unlike conventional trees that store carbon temporarily in organic matter, the species is capable of converting the ...

We all know that trees are an important part of our climate efforts. But we usually envision this as lush forests soaking up ...

Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new ...

Most of us recognize and appreciate Banyan trees, but few of us understand their importance to our environment. banyan, ficus aurea, is another name for strangler fig or golden fig and is one of ...

Banyan - Most Massive Spread ML Harris/Getty Images The banyan tree or Ficus benghalensis is known for its massive spreading trunk and root system. It is also a member of the strangler fig family.

Nestled within the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Shibpur, Howrah, near the bustling city of Kolkata, ...

The easiest bonsai tree for beginners that can live indoors is Chinese banyan 'ginseng' (Ficus microcarpa). It adapts to home temperatures (approximating 68 degrees Fahrenheit) and is quick to sprout ...

Ficus Retusa, also known as the Banyan Fig, is a popular species for bonsai because of its attractive foliage, ease of care, ...