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Ficus binnendijkii

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 (binnendijk's fig) is repeat-blooming and bears bright yellow blossoms during early spring to early summer. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Ficus binnendijkii (binnendijk's fig) has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Container, hedge, house plant, shade, street planting, topiary and tropical.
Cautions The growth rate of Ficus binnendijkii (binnendijk's fig) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Ficus binnendijkii (binnendijk's fig) may be invasive.