This broadleaf evergreen is a thicket in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy, medium textured and semi-evergreen. The fruit produced by Ficus benjamina (weeping fig) is showy. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning broadleaf evergreen which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Container, hedge, house plant, shade, specimen, screening, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics
This broadleaf evergreen attracts birds to your garden. Ficus benjamina tolerates pollution.
Cautions
With its very fast growth rate, Ficus benjamina (weeping fig) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Ficus benjamina (weeping fig) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
