Weeping Fig Tree Outdoors
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Weeping fig tree outdoors. Move weeping fig ficus outdoors during the summer months as the plant benefits from bright outdoor sunlight. These trees are found in temperate and tropical regions around the world. It has arching branches and long pointed leaves and while it doesn t usually produce flowers or fruit when grown indoors it is a simple to care for plant that grows with relative ease. You can shape the tree anyway you like.
Also known as weeping fig trees the average ficus tree can grow up to heights of 30 60 feet with a dense canopy that can grow as wide. However be prepared for the plant to drop many leaves which is a normal reaction to. How to care for ficus benjamina outdoors. Up to 60 feet outdoors.
The ficus tree is sometimes referred to as a weeping fig but its given scientific name is ficus benjamina. My weeping fig fried by freeze was defoliated soon after outdoors this species tolerates a wide variety of conditions being moderately drought tolerant but also happily absorbing very heavy rainfalls or. In fact with regards to weeping fig tree pruning it readily accepts severe pruning so don t hesitate to remove any. Growing a ficus tree outdoors can make for an interesting landscape as severe pruning is not an issue.
To be on the safe side when planting it in its tree form try planting it away from buildings or gardens. If left unpruned. Native to india and malaysia the weeping fig ficus benjamina adds a tropical flair to the landscape with its shiny dark green ovate leaves and tan bark. Ficus trees can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Weeping fig ficus tree benjamin fig. As indoor container plants weeping figs grow quite slowly but outside it s a different story. This plant can quickly become a monster of a tree if not kept pruned which it tolerates well. Evergreen tree usually grown as a houseplant.
The rapid growth can lead to the tree causing great damage to gardens sideways patios and also driveways. Wall of ficus benjamina created with multiple potted plants left. Weeping fig tree care outdoors. Slightly acidic to neutral.
Wall of ficus benjamina next to ficus microcarpa tree middle.