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need ID on this ficus

Josh-O
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I was at Lego land today with the family and saw many cool looking ficus. This on in particular has me a bit stumped. any Idea what this one is called?

this guy was off in the corner getting neglected but looked so perfectly healthy.

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Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

Not just because of the aerial roots, but the leaves do look very Ficus benghalensis.  The roots also somewhat look like they were artificially induced.

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12 minutes ago, Loxahatchee Adam said:

Not just because of the aerial roots, but the leaves do look very Ficus benghalensis.  The roots also somewhat look like they were artificially induced.

my initial thought was ficus altissima when looking on the internet 

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

This is Ficus trichopoda. http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantefg/ficustrich.htm

Also growing at Balboa Park (young trees). Rancho Soledad has available.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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On 12/18/2015, 7:55:33, Loxahatchee Adam said:

Not just because of the aerial roots, but the leaves do look very Ficus benghalensis.  The roots also somewhat look like they were artificially induced.

It's on a bit of a rise in a turf area, so I'm sure it gets at least some incidental moisture.

 

Additional pics of F. trichopoda here at FigWeb.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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"If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"
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3 hours ago, fastfeat said:

It's on a bit of a rise in a turf area, so I'm sure it gets at least some incidental moisture.

 

Additional pics of F. trichopoda here at FigWeb.

Thanks, I just looked this up on the web. apparently they are somewhat frost tender :( 

I appreciate the ID on this tree :) 

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24
11 hours ago, Josh-O said:

Thanks, I just looked this up on the web. apparently they are somewhat frost tender :( 

I appreciate the ID on this tree :) 

Not to hijack the thread, Josh, but I have been wondering what big-leaf ficus have some cold tolerance.  Ficus dammaropsis has done great in my yard for 3+ years - are there other options for me knowing that?  Anyone aware of a good resource for hardiness comparisons?

Ben Rogers

On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37
11 hours ago, Josh-O said:

Thanks, I just looked this up on the web. apparently they are somewhat frost tender :( 

I appreciate the ID on this tree :) 

No problem.

Should be OK in Carlsbad if you're near the water or on a slope; expect frost damage tho if you're inland/cold air sink location. Will show damage at 30-32F.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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"If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"
45 minutes ago, Ben in Norcal said:

Not to hijack the thread, Josh, but I have been wondering what big-leaf ficus have some cold tolerance.  Ficus dammaropsis has done great in my yard for 3+ years - are there other options for me knowing that?  Anyone aware of a good resource for hardiness comparisons?

Personally, I think your location is too far inland for much chance of success with any large-leafed species for long. Might get away with some for a few mild winters, but eventually a cold one will get them. Is that a Sunset zone 14 or 15? Maybe F. columnaris (NZ sourced-- search Bennz posts here) during mild-winter stretches? Otherwise, F. microcarpa, F. microcarpa 'Nitida', F. rubiginosa, F. macrophylla have the most cold-tolerance, but still not likely enough. Good luck.

 

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

_____

"If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"
25 minutes ago, fastfeat said:

Personally, I think your location is too far inland for much chance of success with any large-leafed species for long. Might get away with some for a few mild winters, but eventually a cold one will get them. Is that a Sunset zone 14 or 15? Maybe F. columnaris (NZ sourced-- search Bennz posts here) during mild-winter stretches? Otherwise, F. microcarpa, F. microcarpa 'Nitida', F. rubiginosa, F. macrophylla have the most cold-tolerance, but still not likely enough. Good luck.

 

I'm in a thermal belt.  I've not recorded below 30 degrees in my yard in a 10-year stretch, so I don't get anywhere near as cold as surrounding areas.  But nothing is forever, anywhere - and that's not really my objective.  I'll look into those at any rate - thank you!!

Ben Rogers

On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37

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    10 hours ago, fastfeat said:

    Personally, I think your location is too far inland for much chance of success with any large-leafed species for long. Might get away with some for a few mild winters, but eventually a cold one will get them. Is that a Sunset zone 14 or 15? Maybe F. columnaris (NZ sourced-- search Bennz posts here) during mild-winter stretches? Otherwise, F. microcarpa, F. microcarpa 'Nitida', F. rubiginosa, F. macrophylla have the most cold-tolerance, but still not likely enough. Good luck.

     

    good suggestions

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
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    10 hours ago, Ben in Norcal said:

    I'm in a thermal belt.  I've not recorded below 30 degrees in my yard in a 10-year stretch, so I don't get anywhere near as cold as surrounding areas.  But nothing is forever, anywhere - and that's not really my objective.  I'll look into those at any rate - thank you!!

    I say try it Ben. These are slow growing but amazing when they mature

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

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