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Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig, Benjamin Fig)

Weeping fig is a large evergreen tree that can also be grown as a shrub or houseplant. It has glossy, attractive leaves. It can grow in full sun or shade on well-drained soil, but is susceptible to frost. In warm climates it can become invasive, with ground roots lifting pavement and aerial roots forming strong trunks. Therefore pruning is necessary. The fruit can also stain surfaces it comes into contact with.

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  • French Name: Figuier pleureur

    Pronunciation: FYE-kuss ben-juh-MYE-nuh

  • Plant type: Shrub

  • Origin: South and southeastern Asia to northern Australia

  • Heat Zones: 10 to 13

    Hardiness Zones: 10 to 13

  • Uses: Screen, Hedge, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Indoor, Container, Shade, Pollution Tolerant / Urban

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Slow

    Tree Shape: Round, Spreading, Weeping

    Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

    Canopy Density: Dense

    Canopy Texture: Fine

    Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m, 15 to 23 m

    Spread at Maturity: Over 15 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

    Leaf Venation: Pinnate

    Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

    Leaf Shape: Ovate

    Leaf Margins: Undulate, Entire, Terminal Spine

    Leaf Texture: Glossy, Medium

    Leaf Scent: No Fragance

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Green

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: No

    Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

    Flower Scent: No Fragance

  • Trunk

    Trunk has Crownshaft: No

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

    Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked, Single Trunk

    Trunk esthetic Values: Showy, Smooth

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Fleshy

    Fruit Showiness: No

    Fruit Size Range: 0 - 1.5

    Fruit Color: Orange, Red, Black

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: Yes

    Heat Tolerance: Yes

    Drought Tolerance: Yes

    Salt Tolerance: Moderate

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

    Water Requirements: Moderate

    Light Requirements: Full, Part, Shade

  • Management

    Invasive Potential: Yes

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

    Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

    Surface Rooting: Yes

    Life Span: More than 50

    Diseases: Wilts

    Edible Parts: None

    Pests: Mites, Thrips, Scales, Mealy-Bug

    Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting, Layering

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