Trees are eyecatchers wherever they grow. This one was growing by the footpath and caught my attention as I was guiding my husband to reverse the car on to the road. It looked like a twin trunk but one of those had some interesting roots growing on it.
You can see them here.
Closer inspection showed there was a Peepal (Ficus religiosa ) that was growing on the original tree an its roots had grown to 'embrace' the 'parent' trunk - if that is a word I can use.
Usually, a Ficus can completely take over the parent tree and even cause it to die. As of now, both are doing well. I hope it continues.
A wonderful example of Live and Let Live . Do you agree?
In case you are wondering, the parking attendant marshalled our vehicle outside as I was busy photographing the tree. 🤦🏼
I am joining Parul in her ThursdayTreeLove blog hop. Do head over to see fantastic trees from around the world. Better still, join in!
17 comments:
Interesting shots, Archana. Nothing like sharing some tree love. And when we hug a tree we hug ourselves back. Felt that?
Wow thats awesome. we have to learn from the trees, how to support and embrace one another and be generous enough to share and accomodate. Thanks for sharing, those were brilliant clicks, I loved every picture.
@Natasha Indeed we do!! Thank you so much!
@Angela Thank you! Your words mean so much!
A hug that can be mutually beneficial or a hug that will eventually destroy? It's an interesting concept, both in the world of trees and the world of humanity.
I agree! Coexistence is something we can learn from trees. I love your perspectives!
That's called a strangler tree, no? But I agree with you, Archana -- they are co-existing. :)
@Alana Though its a friendly one presently, I think over time, the FIcus will overpower the Neem. Thanks for these wonderful thoughts!
@JoAnna Thank you so much! :-)
@dee co-existing for now yes.. Thanks for stopping by! :-)
Interesting shots.
Wow! I have never seen a Peepal on a Neem. Sounds very interesting. Thanks for joining and sharing, Archana.
That parking story sounds like mine too :)
Thanks @Linn!
@Parul Hehe.. Happy to participate in TTL! Thanks!!
Is this tree the one near Bhavnagri Sweet Shop, Camp. I remember clicking a similar tree a few years back. We had parked our vehicle near that tree.. Btw.. Amazing co-existence... Great Post!!
@Ramya Wow! Super observation and memory!! Yes this is near Hotel Supriya. Thank you!!
Wow, this is really a beautiful capture, and how beautiful to see the cuddled trees. So nice to see growing them together nicely. True to the saying - live and let live...
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