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Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii'

Family Moraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 2 - 30 m (6.5 - 100 ft)
Spread 2 - 30 m (6.5 - 100 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii' (binnendijk's fig) is repeat-blooming and bears bright yellow blooms during early spring to early summer. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii' (binnendijk's fig) has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Container, hedge, house plant, shade, street planting, topiary and tropical.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii' (binnendijk's fig) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii' (binnendijk's fig) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.