But it is no ordinary tree. The majestic fig tree, which is 100 years old and towers over a section of Waiyaki Way in the west of Nairobi, had been sentenced to death to make way for an expressway ...
In Africa the giant fig tree and the tiny fig wasp differ in size a billion times over but neither could exist without the other Their extraordinary relationship is a marvel of coevolution a ...
But be cautious -- summer trimming could spiral into excess sap loss if carried too far and risk weakening your green giant. So, when should you not prune a fig tree? That would be early winter before ...
It may be un-tree-leaf-able, but trees are actually some of the oldest organisms on earth. Step aside giant tortoises and blue whales, the humble tree wins for longevity. Check out some of the ...
The iconic fig tree along Waiyaki Way, which was saved from being uprooted to clear the way for construction of Nairobi Expressway, has now being used to hold government meetings and other public ...
This old fig tree was spared the axe after a campaign to ... Trees lining roads in the suburbs have also been cut down to create space for giant billboards. Without warning, Nairobi's Uhuru ...
For reasons of convenience, many figs are imported hard and immature. When buying figs, it's worth noting that they do not ripen after picking, so choose the ripest fruits you can. Look for figs ...