Pictorial autobiography of a banyan tree

Hello! I am a banyan tree, and I am here to share the story of my life. From a tiny seed to a massive tree providing shelter and shade, my journey has been long and full of wonders.

My Birth

• Tiny Seed: My life began as a tiny seed.

  I was carried by the wind and animals, finally landing in a patch of soil where I could grow.

• Sprouting: After some time, I sprouted. My first roots dug into the soil, and my first leaves reached for the sunlight.

  Pictorial autobiography of a banyan tree summary

  This was the start of my journey as a banyan tree.

Early Growth

• Young Sapling: As a young sapling, I grew quickly. My roots spread out, and my branches reached higher and higher.
• Strangling Fig: Like all banyan trees, I started by wrapping my roots around another tree.

  Eventually, I grew strong enough to stand on my own.

Growing Taller and Wider

• Spreading Roots: One of the unique things about me is how my roots grow down from my branches. These roots reach the ground and form new trunks, making me look like a forest of tre