Archive · 31 Jul 2025
G20 Sapling: African Mahogany Replacement to be Planted
During the G20 summit, Nigeria gifted a tree that was supposed to be African Mahogany, but it died.
So, officials planted a Jamun tree in its place to make the area look nice.
People noticed and posted about it online.
Now, a new African Mahogany tree is on its way.
Some other countries had similar problems with their trees, too.
They are also getting replacements.
The original African Mahogany sapling gifted by Nigeria at the G20 Summit failed after planting.
A Jamun tree was temporarily planted as a substitute to maintain the site's aesthetics.
A replacement African Mahogany sapling has been sourced and will be planted soon.
The issue was brought to light by a post on X by DelhiTrees.
Other saplings, including those from South Korea and South Africa, also required replacement.
- Who
- Nigerian High Commission, NDMC, MEA, DelhiTrees
- What
- A substitute tree was planted at the G20 Summit site in place of the original African Mahogany.
- When
- September 2023
- Where
- Nehru Park, Delhi, India
- Why
- To maintain the appearance of the ceremonial plantation after the original tree failed.
Original Concerns
Official Explanation
Tree Identification
Original Concerns
The original African Mahogany tree, gifted by Nigeria, was not what was initially planted.
Official Explanation
A Jamun tree was temporarily planted as a substitute to keep the plantation visually consistent.
- Event
- G20 Summit
- Location
- Nehru Park, Delhi
- Original Tree
- African Mahogany
- Substitute Tree
- Jamun
- Replacement
- African Mahogany (incoming)
- Presenting Country
- Nigeria
