Ficus microcarpa
Indian Laurel Fig, Chinese Banyan
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.