What Type of Root Does The Banyan Tree Have

Answer:  The banyan tree has a special type of roots, that is, aerial prop roots. These hold unique properties like showing a trunk-like appearance on maturity. After a long time, these roots begin to grow longer and become similar to the trunk. When there is a big cluster of aerial prop roots, they become completely indistinguishable from the main trunk. It also creates an appearance like that of a web made up of elongated roots hanging all around the tree encircling it like a mesh. In aged banyan trees, the growth in the lateral direction can easily be attributed to these aerial prop roots.