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.
The tree today.
I bought this tree online from Hirt’s Nursery in 2012. This photo was on its day of arrival.
Potted in regular potting soil with perlite.
The tree after a summer of growth.
After two summers of growth.
Starting to get serious with this tree.
Bare-rooted.
New pot.
Reaching for the sky.
Branch-pruned, wired.
Spring growth.
Another summer of growth.
A mess of roots.
Root-pruned.
Placed in its current pot.
Continue with clip and grow.
Spring leaves are a rich copper color.
The tree yesterday with new spring growth.
The tree yesterday after branch-pruning.
Pruned branches planted as new cuttings.
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