What does the banyan tree look like and what are its characteristics?

1. What does the banyan tree look like?

The banyan tree is tall and is a large tree, ranging from 15 to 25 meters in height, with a breast diameter of 50 centimeters and a broad crown. Old banyan trees generally have rust-brown aerial roots and dark gray bark. They stand quietly in the courtyard, like a giant umbrella holding up the sky. A single tree forms a forest and covers a large area of ​​the ground. It is also like a kind elder, silently guarding this land and this family, blocking all bad things for them, and standing forever like a guardian angel.

2. What are the characteristics of banyan trees?

Appearance: The banyan tree is very tall, its height can reach twenty or even thirty meters. The diameter of the trunk is very long, about two meters, and the crown area is also very large. From a distance it looks like a huge, open umbrella. Its roots are also very peculiar. After a long time, they will emerge from the ground instead of being hidden underground. Its branches are very thick, and the twigs and leaves are lush and dense. The leaves are generally oval or oblong. The flowers of the banyan tree are generally yellow or light pink. After the flowers wither, they will produce fruits, which are generally oval in shape.

Habits: Banyan trees grow well in hot, rainy and humid environments and like to receive plenty of sunlight. It cannot grow in the shade for long periods of time and cannot tolerate prolonged drought.

Function: Banyan trees are usually planted as street trees in garden squares and on both sides of roads. They can not only block dust, but also provide people with a natural shade in the hot summer. In addition, its bark fiber can be used to make fishing nets and artificial cotton. Its aerial roots, bark and leaf buds can be used as medicine, which has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying.