Ficus microcarpa |
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Indian Laurel Fig, Chinese Banyan |
Description
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Indoor, Lawn, Park, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Screen, Topiary, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.