Photos| Delhi’s iconic trees: Lending shade and order amid urban chaos

HT has been featuring iconic trees of Delhi, underscoring their importance in the life of the city. The series was launched on June 26, when the plan to axe 14,000 trees for redeveloping government housing projects in south Delhi made headlines. On July 4, the Delhi high court restrained authorities from felling of trees. Here is the latest in a series of collections aiming to acquaint readers with the city’s green residents –some of whom are rare specimens or even older than many heritage structures in the city.

Updated on: Aug 25, 2018 11:09 AM IST

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This massive Chakwa (button) tree stands inside Lodhi Garden. The Chakwa has a mottled bark and is native to the eastern India. It is almost rare in Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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This gorgeous old Pakad tree inside the Red Fort complex has long aerial complex roots like the banyan. A beautiful shade tree found in the city, this common strangler fig is a treat for the eyes in the month of April. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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A row of Lemon-scented Gum trees, locally known as Safeda, are seen inside St. Stephen’s College. These tall trees bear pink or grey barks and the leaves smell of crushed odomos. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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A Devil Tree or Saptaparni stands tall outside the India International Centre Lounge on Max Mueller Marg. It was first planted in Delhi in the late 1940s. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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The Kauri Pine tree is a tall conifer with a flaky bark. The leaves appear in mostly opposite pairs and this tree stands tall close to the director's office in Delhi Zoo. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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Laid by Shah Jahan’s younger daughter Roshanara Begum-whose tomb is situated in it- Roshanara Bagh is the perfect venue to spot several mango trees, like this specimen framed center, with their characteristic slender leaved and tiny flowers. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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This large Neem tree outside the Jama Masjid, towers over the ancient mosque. Here, prayers were offered to mark Eid-al-Adha on Tuesday. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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Standing tall inside the Delhi Zoo is this beautiful specimen of India’s national tree -Banyan or bargad. Largely used as an avenue tree in the Capital, banyan trees are considered immortal and are an integral part of the myths and legends of India. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)