Bargad (Banyan Tree): How to Plant and Care for India's National Tree in Jaipur
Ficus benghalensis
The Bargad (Ficus benghalensis) is a huge, long-lived shade tree whose aerial roots become new trunks. Here is how to plant it in Jaipur, how to care for it in its first three years, and why it needs plenty of open space.
Where to get seeds and saplings
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