Ficus benjamina, also known as weeping fig, is a popular choice for bonsai enthusiasts. This tree is native to Southeast Asia and Australia, and it is often grown as an indoor plant because it ...

The banyan, whose scientific name is ficus benghalensis is not native to Florida and is believed to originate in Bengal, India. According to the University of Florida, these trees grow quickly and ...

And we put a plaque on that tree in 1982. Honoring it as a major tree for the National Arborist Association,” Nims said. “It’s the same tree as a Ficus Benghalensis.

The beloved 150-year-old banyan tree in the historic town of Lahaina, on the Hawaiian island of Maui, was charred but standing after wildfires destroyed most of the town this month.

It was once filled with bright green leaves and sweeping branches that covered its visitors with shade, now, Lahania’s historic 150-year-old banyan tree is dull in color, scorched by the ...

A huge banyan tree charred by the wildfires in Maui is sprouting new green leaves, giving hope all was not completely lost in the flames. The 150-year-old cultural landmark dominates the ...

This week Pieter Severynen, our tree-loving friend, ruminates on the ficus: Beware of the 800 lb gorillas! Weeping fig – Ficus benjamina Almost everything grows in Southern California.

Bloomberg News has a nice news-feature today on the sidewalk-eating headache that is the ficus tree: ‘The bill is coming due for Los Angeles, decades after ficus trees were planted to supply ...

Ginseng Ficus bonsai tree, also known as Ficus microcarpa, is a popular bonsai variety loved for its unique, gnarled roots and lush foliage. Growing a Ginseng Ficus bonsai can be a rewarding ...