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Ficusbenjamina

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Family

Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ficus (FY-kus)

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Species

benjamina (ben-juh-MYE-nuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Good Fall Color

Provides Winter Interest

Smooth

Textured

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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hankeat

(Zone 7a) | January 2010 | positive

This is the most beautiful cultivar from Ficus benjamina. I couldn't find it in Germany. Last Christmas I saw it when I was in Turkey. Ev...Read More

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