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.
Giant Java Willow Tree
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6 comments:
Woow, nice blog and picture.....
Nice pict and blog
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS is a amazing photo location, a wonderful place for lovers to spend a day.
Looking for the thriller and adventure.Visit the hotel booking pench. Book tickets in advance and enjoy the trip.
Made a huge impression on me when I saw the tree as a boy in 1973!
Too bad the big tree has been replaced by a new one.
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