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Weeping Fig, Chinese Banyan 'Nuda'

Ficusbenjamina

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Family

Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ficus (FY-kus)

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Species

benjamina (ben-juh-MYE-nuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

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Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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pniksch

Westminster, CA (Zone 8a) | March 2013 | positive

Everything that applies to the species applies to 'Nuda'. Grow indoors or out.Since leaves are larger/thicker than its cousin, its appear...Read More

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