Ficus benghalensis 'Petite Audrey' is a dwarf-cultivar of Ficus benghalensis L., which is a national tree of India. This evergreen tree is known as the strangling fig and belongs to the family Moraceae.; It is considered as sacred tree by both Hindus and Buddhists.; Banyan trees can grow to epic proportions in the wild, reaching over 30m high, with a canopy measured in acres!; They typically “only” reach up to 3m high when potted. Young specimens are attractive and well-filled even at an early age. The open tree structure features emerald-green, oval leaves with prominent veins and a velvety texture. Another highlight is its sturdy, light-colored trunk that thickens with age.
This cultivar keeps a small and compact form, therefore being a perfect houseplant.
Genus name c. 1400, from Latin ficus "fig, fig tree" (see fig). With capital letter, as the name of a large genus of trees and shrubs, chosen by Linnaeus (1753).
Ficus benghalensis 'Petite Audrey'
Ficus benghalensis 'Petite Audrey' is ca. 95 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 21 cm pot