Ficus virens Aiton

The Big-leaved banyan is a native species in Hong Kong. The board tree crown provides shade to pedestrians and can be commonly found in Hong Kong.

In 2017, the tree was transplanted to its current location with a weight of about 98 tons.

Did you know?

About deciduous trees...

The Big-leaved Fig in front of you is one of the deciduous tree species that sheds its leaves within a short period of time due to change in season.

Meanwhile, evergreen trees also shed its leaves subtly and continuously round the year just like our hair.

Leaf fall could be a sign of the tree’s self-protection mechanism at work when the tree is under stress. The tree can prevent excessive loss of water and nutrients from the leaves in order to cope with such stress.

Is it the season for Big-leaved Fig to shed leaves?