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Ficus benjamina/Weeping Fig
Lawn specimen
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Scientific Name:
Ficus benjamina
Common Name:
Weeping Fig
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Height:
over 50 feet
Spread:
over 50 feet
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Used for large scale indoor plantings, such as in malls. Also used in many home interior landscapes, provided they get several hours good sunlight daily. Has some drought resistance, once established. Aphids, maly bugs, and scale insects can be a major problem on indoor specimens.