HERITAGE TREE TRAIL THRIVING BAOBAB OF MADAGASCAR

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I feel so happy when I see efforts made to preserve trees. I pass by this unique Madagascar origin Baobab tree often and a closer look revealed that it is included as a 'heritage tree trail' by the local administrative body. The tree stands out because it is so uncommon. I've seen such a tree only at 1-2 other places in so many of my travels in India. So, it seems someone brought this specie specially ( perhaps the portugese? ) and planted them in our soil. The tree looks as if its kept upside down. The branches looks like roots spread in the air. The trunk is as thick as it gets. Since it is included in heritage 'tag', the tree is protected and cannot be cut. And it is a part of heritage walks conducted in the city. Lets admire this lone beauty, shall we? :-)


some pretty bougainvilleas giving it company...


lets have a closer look...


there's a plaque too that says 'heritage tree trail'...


trying to look at the skies through its branches that weirdly looks like roots...







The city I live in has identified about 909 or so such heritage trees out of which 180 are of exotic species, like this one. For a tree to be included as heritage it needs to be over 5 decades and rare. It also needs to have cultural, religious or some type of significance. Some of the other trees included are over century old as well. Have you seen this tree where you live?






typical baobab of madagascar - an african icon...

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