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What makes a tree the “biggest” in the world? Most people think height or trunk size—but in Kolkata, India, the Great Banyan ...
There are no hotels nearby, just a basic guesthouse kept by the state tourism department in the tiny village around the tree. Its windows look out on the banyan, but an uninformed visitor might ...
An 80-year-old banyan tree at a historic home in West Palm Beach, Florida, was removed due to structural concerns. The new owner, Gus Renny, said he tried to save the tree but inspections revealed ...
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — When a deadly wildfire tore through Lahaina on Maui last August, the wall of flames scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along the historic town’s Front Street.
The scorched banyan tree in the heart of fire-ravaged Lahaina is battling an insect infestation but is still generating new growth. Steve Nimz, the longtime arborist overseeing the recovery of the ...
The crown jewel? Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe, a modern 30-villa hilltop retreat that opened last July. With sweeping views of the vineyards below, the hotel has its own private winery ...