Monuments built by the numerous rulers of Delhi have also become home to some of the city’s old, indigenous trees. These were termed as “natural heritage” by the Delhi government in September 2016. The list includes 16 trees which are spread over South and New Delhi districts. Here, a Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) tree at the iconic India Gate (Credit: Adithyan P C/CSE)

Heritage Trees of Delhi

Monuments built by the numerous rulers of Delhi have also become home to some of the city’s old, indigenous trees. These were termed as “natural heritage” by the Delhi government in September 2016
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