Weeping Fig
Common Name: Weeping Fig
Species Name: Ficus benjamina
Family Name: Moraceae
Examples of Weeping Fig Ficus benjamina
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Southern Southeast Asia |
| Sun Preference | Partial |
| Susceptibility | Mealybugs, spider mites and scale are common |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 40-foot diameter, 90-foot height
- Leaves: Thin, leathery, ovate to elliptic; white latex bleeds from cut stems or leaves
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| Notes | Most commonly used as a specimen or as a large tree; moving the plant may cause leaf drop |