Tree Sapling Planted by Barack Obama in India Nearly Dead

The ficus tree sapling the US President planted at the Gandhi memorial during his visit to New Delhi last month has lost all its leaves and is on the verge of dying.

A small tree planted by US President Barack Obama at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in New Delhi has shriveled up and is almost dead.

The sapling is of the species of Ficus Religiosa. After less than a month since plantation the tree has fallen sick due to improper care but according to the gardener, the leaves have fallen due to changing weather.

Obama visited India last month and was the chief guest at the annual Republic Day parade on January 26.

Shortly after landing in India, Obama went to Rajghat for a wreath-laying and tree-planting ceremony. Obama's tree was planted on the other side of a walkway from one planted by former US president Bill Clinton during his own visit in 2000. According to media reports Clinton’s tree appears to be in perfect health.