Ficus microcarpa – Chinese Banyan
Ficus microcarpa – Chinese Banyan
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Ficus microcarpa is a highly adaptable evergreen tree valued for its attractive foliage, strong growth and excellent suitability for bonsai cultivation. Its forgiving nature makes it an especially good choice for beginners, while its mature appearance and ability to develop an attractive trunk and branching structure give it plenty of appeal for experienced growers.
It can grow steadily in warm indoor environments when provided with bright light and suitable care, making it a popular choice for homes, offices and bonsai collections. Outdoors, it performs well in warm climates and can develop into a substantial landscape tree. Regular pruning helps maintain a compact form and encourages attractive branching.
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Mature height
1.5 to 5m
Mature width
1.5 to 4m
Spacing
2 to 4m apart for landscape planting
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy dark green foliage with grey to brown bark
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Inconspicuous flowers
Sun tolerance
Bright indirect light indoors to full sun outdoors
Maintenance
Low to moderate; prune regularly for bonsai or compact forms and allow the soil to partially dry between watering
Root System
Strong, spreading root system that develops a substantial structure with age