FICUS BENJAMINA

Botanical name :

Ficus benjamina

Common name : 
Ficus benjamina, Weeping fig, benjamin tree

Ornamental:

Description

Size of the mature plant
20 to 30 feet high. 20 feet wide

Plantation: Preferible in spring. Leave enough space for root development, bacause it can brake the sidewalk

Growth: Moderate to fast

Space between plants: 6 to 15 feet

Watering: Moderate to abundant. 2 to 3 waterings per week or as needed

Sun light: 100%     

Soil: Garden soil rich in nutrients

Floration:   No

Flower colors : No

Category:   Tree

Clasification:   Evergreen

Special indications: In cold wheather, it can be used as an interior plant

 

Maintenance:

•Prune foliage just to give shape

•Its fruit can produce a bit of trash

•Feed with a fertilizer in spring

Arqitectonic

use:

•In frontyards

•Central grass walkway of the city

•Accent specimen

•Plant pots

•Like fence or prune in the desired forms

 

Special Features:  

•Its appreciated for its beautiful color

•Excellent accent plant

•Tropical or oriental effect

•It's branches have the aspect of a whipping willow

•Small trees, produce small flowers, non eatable

Ficus benjamina 15 galons presentation
Ficus in interior
Ficus benjamina 15 Galons