No, that’s not a little mountain, but a big tree.

What is the largest tree in the world? General Sherman is certainly a top contender, but then look at this.

The original ‘The Tree of Guacarí’ – a different tree of a different species, nevertheless looking similar. Image credit: Siembra

But the tree this article is about is different. It’s not another iconic Samanea saman, even though it really looks like it. No, it’s actually a Ficus, commonly known as fig tree – the popular ornamental plant you will find in gardens and homes all around the globe. And it has grown huge.

So the ‘Giant Fig of San Marcos’ is not just one, but six different plants that were joined and strengthened by aerial roots with which they formed supports on the ground.