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Ficus microcarpa

Indian Laurel Fig, Chinese Banyan

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Information by: Greg Applegate        Photographer: George/Sortomme

 

Description

Significantly different in several respects from F microcarpa or F. m. retusa. Nitida has a more pointed leaf, more upright branching and branch angles, is a little more hardy, and is definately more tasty to Cuban laurel thrips F. m. Nitida also grows taller. There may be taxonomic identity or similarity, but know that there are important differneces never-the-less.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey, White

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Indoor, Lawn, Park, Roadside

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Wind Break, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.