Tree Identification

Jan 30, 2005 2 Replies

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Bill Faust 21 years ago

I would appreciate it someone could identify this tree for me. It is located in Camarillo, California (Sunset zone 23). I am considering it for a backyard tree but I want to know more about it. Links to pictures below. Thanks for any help

Bill Faust

Tree:

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view of same species, more mature:

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David Ross 21 years ago

retusa. Be careful, ficus roots can be very aggressive. After a while, nothing will grow underneath them.

The first picture was taken at the shopping center where I bought my PC.

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Bill Faust 21 years ago

Indeed. From reading up, it looks like a Ficus microcarpa (F. retusa). I think it makes a handsome tree when pruned as in the picture. Considering the "Green Gem" version for an open space in the rear yard. Thanks for the help.

Bill Faust Thousand Oaks

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