Trees That “Walk” Slowly
By Radiocity Team
Published Jul 02, 2025
Mangrove Trees
Mangroves shift over time by growing sprawling roots into muddy shores. Their constant adaptation helps them survive tidal changes and erosion.
Banyan Tree
This tree sends down aerial roots that become new trunks. Over decades, it spreads horizontally and “moves” across large areas of land.
Aspen Clones
While the trunks appear still, the underground root system spreads, giving rise to new trees at different spots—expanding the grove over time.
Socratea exorrhiza (Walking Palm)
Found in Central and South American rainforests, this palm tree appears to move by growing new roots in the direction of sunlight or space.
Strangler Fig
It wraps around host trees and slowly descends to the ground. As the host dies and decays, the fig’s roots spread—gradually changing its position.
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Banana Plant
Though not a tree technically, banana plants grow new shoots (suckers) nearby. As old stalks die, the patch gradually shifts position.
Teak Trees in Shifting Soil
In landslide-prone or floodplain areas, teak trees sometimes "move" over time due to shifting ground and flexible root systems responding to erosion.
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