Ficus microcarpa |
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Indian Laurel Fig, Chinese Banyan |
This beautiful evergreen tree quickly reaches 25'-30' tall. Leaves are glossy and pointed. Bark is smooth and gray colored but will scar easily. When the tree is mature, it produces small black figs that birds enjoy. It will also produce aerial roots that when they reach the ground, will take root. This tree is used extensively for bonsai thus it can be grown indoors. It is used as a street tree or park tree. It needs moderate water with soil dry between waterings.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Intermittent
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.