Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig)
Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) showing dense foliage with variegated cream and green oval leaves.
Botanical name: Ficus benjamina
Common names: Benjamin Fig, Benjamin Tree
Family: Moraceae
Origin: Tropical regions of India, Malaya to North Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageA tree or shrub that is epiphytic when it is young. This fig tree is used as a shade and ornamental tree for homes and conservatory. The leaves and the fruit posses the ornamental value. The leaves are leathery and about five inches long and two inches wide. The Weeping Ficus fruits are pairs of red figs. Wasps mate inside fruit, are often sealed inside. Makes a good container specimen or bonsai.
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Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) displaying dense foliage with variegated white and green leaf tones
Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) with curly dark green leaves attached to light brown woody stems
Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) branch with dense green foliage and numerous small orange round fruit.
Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) showing many dense leaves on branches with contrasting lime new growth
Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) growing as a large tree with tangled trunks and green leaves.
Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) tree with a rounded crown of lush green leaves beside road
Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) with variegated leaves tucked into a decorative beige ceramic container with symbols
Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) dense wall of small green leaves trimmed into a tall hedge
Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) with cascading branches covered in variegated white and green oval leaves
Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) leaves with mottled white and green shades on thin woody stems
Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig) with a wide canopy of small green leaves on woody stems.
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