I enjoy Ficus species, and they grow well in my area. I can leave them outside year-round. This one is called a “willow-leaf” ficus after the narrow shape of its leaves.
May 17, 2020: The tree today.
March 14, 2012: I bought this tree online from Hirt’s Nursery in 2012. This photo was on its day of arrival.
March 15, 2012: Potted in regular potting soil with perlite.
November 11, 2012: The tree after a summer of growth.
September 7, 2013: After two summers of growth.
March 2, 2014: Starting to get serious with this tree.
May 4, 2014: Bare-rooted.
May 6, 2014: New pot.
July 27, 2016: Reaching for the sky.
November 23, 2016: Branch-pruned, wired.
March 25, 2017: Spring growth.
August 29, 2017: Another summer of growth.
August 19, 2017: A mess of roots.
August 19, 2017: Root-pruned.
August 19, 2017: Placed in its current pot.
October 2, 2017: Continue with clip and grow.
June 29, 2018: Spring leaves are a rich copper color.
May 16, 2020: The tree yesterday with new spring growth.
May 16, 2020: The tree yesterday after branch-pruning.
May 16, 2020: Pruned branches planted as new cuttings.