Photo by Peter Richardson
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Ficus benjamina
Also Known As
- Benjamin's Fig
- Ficus Tree
- Weeping Fig
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 8'-100'
- W: 6'-80'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Ficus benjamina plant details
Ficus benjamina is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus benjamina
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: moraceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 80 FT - wide, 8 FT - 100 FT - tall
- Uses: easy-to-grow, hedge, houseplant, potentially invasive, topiary
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus benjamina
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Ficus benjamina
By: Peter Richardson
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By: Forest & Kim Starr
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By: Wouter Hagens
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By: Forest & Kim Starr
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By: Wouter Hagens
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Gardening facts about Ficus benjamina plant
How to Grow Ficus benjamina
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- birds
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12'-20'
Width: 15'-30'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Dwarf Green Filigree Fig Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Vine
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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