The huge leaves and whimsical appearance have earned it the common name “umbrella tree fig ... when you do find it. Can ficus umbellata handle full sun? Ficus umbellata prefers bright ...

In the lightwell foyer of her oceanview Malibu abode, AD100 Hall of Fame designer Kelly Wearstler nurtures an 18-foot-tall ficus ... luxury home to have a full-grown tree indoors.

TEMPE — Time may be running out for this generation of one of Mill Avenue's most beloved features, the ficus tree. The trees are not aging well, their caretaker says, because of their ...

Here's PennLive garden writer George Weigel's Plant Pick of the Week for this week: * Common name: Fig 'Chicago Hardy' * Botanical name: Ficus carica ... Also can be grown in courtyards or ...

For container grown trees, check that roots aren't congested and choose younger trees (1-3 years) which tend to establish quicker. Avoid plants that show any sign of disease. Place your tree in a ...