Specimen & Shade · Asia
Ficus Benghalensis
Large · Indian Banyanالتين البنغالي
Sourced from India · 50 years in the making · 10 m at selection.
Spectacular multi-trunk form, living cathedral, sacred heritage.
Indicative acquisition
$6,500
Botanical identity
- Botanical name
- Ficus Benghalensis
- Common name
- Indian Banyan
- Arabic name
- التين البنغالي
- Family
- Moraceae
- Genus
- Ficus
- Size tier
- Large
Dimensions
- Height
- 10 m
- Crown spread
- 12 m
- Trunk
- 80 cm
- Age at selection
- 50 years
Provenance & culture
- Origin
- India
- Climate
- Tropical
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Water need
- Medium
- Sun exposure
- Full/Partial
- Root system
- Multiple aerial prop roots
- Maintenance
- Medium
Dimensions and age are recorded at the point of selection and are characteristic of the tier; each living specimen varies. Placement, irrigation and establishment are confirmed on technical review.
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