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Ficus religiosa, also called the sacred fig, the bodhi tree, bo tree, peepal tree,  pipala tree or Ashvattha tree, has religious significance in four major religions of the Indian sub-continent, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. Peepal tree is tolerant to widely varying climatic conditions and one of the most remarkable features of the tree is its ability to grow in poor soil and rocky crevices, sometimes germinating on walls and old buildings. The leaves of the tree are broad, leathery, and end in a distinct long, drip-tip ( Banyan leaves, on the other hand, are thicker, broader, and more oval-shaped without the elongated tip).  The tree is used in traditional medicines for various disorders including asthma, diabetes, diarrhea, epilepsy, gastric problem, inflammatory disorders, and infections. Gautam Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment under a tree of this species, hence the n...

Bael, Aegle marmelos, commonly known as bel, also called Bengal quince, Japanese Bitter Orange, Elephant apple, Stone apple, or Wood apple, is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is a highly resilient tree, able to tolerate severe drought conditions and poor, shallow soils typical of the Aravalli region. The tree flourishes alongside other native dry deciduous trees like Dhak and Kikar in restored woodlands. It is a deciduous small to medium-sized tree with trifoliate leaves. The fruit is extensively used in traditional medicine for relief from chronic diarrhea, dysentery, and constipation. The sherbet made from the pulp of the fruit helps lower body heat. Bael is considered to be sacred by Hindus, and its leaves and fruits are an integral part of the worship of Lord Shiva.

In 2026, Save Aravali Trust embarked on one of its most ambitious ecological restoration initiatives yet - the Jamai Colony Afforestation Project.

Ronjh tree  ( Vachellia leucophloea ), also known as the  White-bark Acacia,  safed kikar, and safed babul, is a moderate-sized, deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia. It thrives in arid conditions and poor soils, ideal for reforestation and creating live fences. The tree is not just drought-hardy, but is also able to survive fires and frost.

Team Save Aravali is commited to increase the green cover in Arravali Forest area falling in Faridabad,and this was just not possible without the support of corporates and society. Hansol Logistics had pledged for plantation under CSR initiative ,which was conducted on 22/6/26. 

Kareel, Capparis decidua, is a small tree or shrub, bearing a mass of thin and thorny gray-green leafless branches and is also known as Ker, Kair, Teent, Della and Nepti in different regions of India.It thrives in extreme heat, drought and on shallow rocky/sandy soil. This resilient tree actually blossoms and bears fruits during the driest seasons.  The small leaves are found only on young shoots, appearing in November to January. Red conspicuous flowers appear in March to April and August–September. The shrub is extremely drought-resistant, and provides assistance against soil erosion. The fruit are small berries that start green and turn red/pink when ripe, and are a rich source of vitamin C. Both fruits and young buds can be eaten raw. The fruits are extensively used in cooking and for making pickles. In Ayurveda, the root bark and the fruits are used for relief from pain, cough and asthma and diabetes. The fruit is known to act as a natural laxativ...

H ingot, (Balanites roxburghii), also known as the Desert Date and the soapberry tree or Egyptian Balsam, is a hardy drought-resistant tree native to arid, semi-arid  and rocky regions across India, Africa and the Middle-East, helping in combating desertification. It is a bushy shrub, at times a tree, with thorny branches. Flowers are small, fragrant, pale-greenish to yellowish-white, blooming in clusters, from July to December. The fruits are oval-shaped greenish-yellow drupes, turning brown on ripening and the fleshy pulp is edible.  The seeds are pressed for a high-quality oil, 'Zachun oil, used in cosmetics and for medicinal purposes. The fruit is also rich in saponins, which acts as a natural foaming agent , and are also used to treat asthma, jaundice, stomach aches and skin conditions. The roots, bark and leaves are said to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. In some parts of India the hard, dried shells of the fruit are...