Ficus Species, Banyan Fig, Banyan Tree, Ban Yan
Ficusbenghalensis

Family: Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ficus (FY-kus)
Species: benghalensis (ben-gal-EN-sis)

Synonym:Ficus banyana

Synonym:Ficus benghalensis var. krishnae

Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds