{"product_id":"ficus-microcarpa-chinese-banyan","title":"Ficus microcarpa - Chinese banyan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFicus microcarpa\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the Chinese Banyan, is a versatile evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is celebrated for its dense, spreading canopy of glossy green leaves, smooth gray trunk, and aerial roots that give it a distinctive, ornamental appearance. Growing up to 15–25 meters tall in optimal conditions, it is widely used for shade, landscaping, and as a bonsai specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese Banyan is adaptable to urban environments, thriving in a variety of climates and conditions, making it a popular choice for parks, streetscapes, and large gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15–25 meters (smaller in urban or potted environments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10–15 meters (canopy spread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to\u003c\/strong\u003e: Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Glossy, dark green, oval-shaped leaves; evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soils; tolerates urban and compacted soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aerial roots develop in humid conditions, adding ornamental value and structural support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small, round figs, green turning to red, attract birds and wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for shade, streetscapes, parks, bonsai, and ornamental planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant 8–15 meters apart for canopy development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal care required; prune to shape and control size in urban settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Resilient; monitor for scale insects, mealybugs, or ficus whitefly in stressed plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Attraction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides food and habitat for birds and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Revered in many cultures as a sacred tree symbolizing strength and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese Banyan is a majestic and adaptable tree, perfect for enhancing urban landscapes, providing dense shade, and adding a dramatic tropical or sculptural element to gardens and streetscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"orn-pedigree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species appears in the palette supplied for Red Sea Global's Shura Island. \u003ca href=\"\/ar\/blogs\/archive\/the-shura-island-species-list-a-giga-project-palette-decoded\"\u003eRead the Shura Island record\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornatec International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44439520280772,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/0493\/5108\/files\/dreamstime_m_342877360_1.jpg?v=1734518537","url":"https:\/\/ornatecinternational.com\/ar\/products\/ficus-microcarpa-chinese-banyan","provider":"Ornatec International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}