Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii' (Alii Fig, Binnendijk's Fig)
Alii Fig is a large evergreen tree, native to Asia, India, and Malaysia. It can be planted as a large tree, or even as a houseplant.
It requires well drained soil, evenly moist, and needs moderate to full lighting.
- Landscape Information
- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Figuier saule
Pronunciation: FY-kus
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Asia, India, Malaysia
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Heat Zones: 10 to 12
Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11
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Uses: Hedge, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Indoor, Container, Shade, Street
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Spreading
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 m, 3 to 5 m, 5 to 8 m, 8 to 15 m, 15 to 23 m, Over 23
Spread at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 meters, 3 to 5 meters, 5 to 8 meters, 8 to 10 meters, 10 to 15 meters, Over 15 meters
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By Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Foliage
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Green, Yellow
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy, Smooth
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Fruit
Fruit Color: Green, Yellow, Red
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By Ben PL (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tolerance
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part, Shade
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Management
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Cutting