Botanical Name: Ficus religiosa
Common Name: Bo-Tree, Peepul Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen to decidu. Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked tree, with large spreading branches forming open rounded canopy, tends to drop leaves in March-April Height 30-50' (60') Spread equal Growth Rate very rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil tolerates most, including wet adobe soils Hardiness some frost (zones 13, 19, 21, 23, 24); grows best in coast Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, 4-8" long, blade is cordate-ovate with extremely elongated (aristate) apex; petiole is 2-8" long Flowers inconspicuous, greenish Fruit small synconium "fig", often in pairs Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: a large accent tree, used for distinctive foliage and open, rounded form; large shade or lawn tree; has shallow, aggressive root system; needs training to maintain distinctive form Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; thrives in heavily irrigated areas Fertilizing balanced, in late spring; check for chlorosis Pruning head high when young, develop a wide-spreading scaffold Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: India Family: Moraceae Notes: |
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