Giant Java Willow Tree


Java Tree, originally uploaded by Undercover Nerd.

This is the Giant Java Fig tree in the Royal Botanic Gardens,
Peradeniya, south east of Kandy, Sri Lanka.

A sign at the base of this tree reads...

(Java Fig) (Moraceae)
species - Ficus Benjamina
This is a large handsome tree indigenous to Malayasia and introcuded to Sri Lanka in 1861. The specimen here is over 100 years old and has spread over an area of about 2420 sq. meters.

6 comments:

Nanksbry said...

Woow, nice blog and picture.....

Nanksbry said...

Nice pict and blog

Rashod Chamikara said...

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS is a amazing photo location, a wonderful place for lovers to spend a day.

Unknown said...

Looking for the thriller and adventure.Visit the hotel booking pench. Book tickets in advance and enjoy the trip.

Unknown said...

Made a huge impression on me when I saw the tree as a boy in 1973!

Bezet Gebied said...

Too bad the big tree has been replaced by a new one.