Weeping Fig

Ficus Benjamina

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Overview

The Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is an elegant, evergreen tree known for its lush, glossy leaves and gracefully drooping branches. Ideal for indoor or sheltered outdoor use, it thrives in bright, indirect light and moderate humidity, reaching heights of 3-6 feet indoors. Requires well-drained soil and periodic pruning to maintain shape. Overwatering or cold drafts can lead to leaf drop. Use as a focal point for tranquility in landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 9–11Climate Subtropical

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — The Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is an elegant

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: High
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–25 Ft.
Mature width: 4–15 Ft.

Classification

Family: Moraceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Photos (108)

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — Native to Asia and Australia; which may result in leaf drop, image 99

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — this evergreen tree touts a dense; the Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is an elegant, image 100

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — shapely canopy that can reach up to 50-60 feet in its natural habitat; overwatering or cold drafts can lead to leaf, image 101

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — Overwatering or cold drafts can lead to leaf drop; with proper care and positioning away from drafts or severe, image 95

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — Use as a focal point for tranquility in landscape designs; evergreen tree known for its lush, image 96

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — when cultivated for ornamental purposes within a garden, image 102

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — Ficus benjamina thrives in bright; tree for full or half, image 104

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — but can adapt to lower light levels; requires well-drained soil and periodic pruning to maintain shape, image 105

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — albeit with slower growth; shapely canopy that can reach up to 50-60 feet in its natural habitat, image 106

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — This tree prefers a warm and stable climate and does not fare well in temperatures below 50°F (10°C), image 107

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — it typically grows to a more manageable size of 3-6 feet; it's important to note that the Weeping Fig can be, image 103

Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — allowing the soil to dry out slightly between sessions.<br><br>For clients; adding to the holistic beauty of the, image 108

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