Banyan Tree

Ficus benghalensis

Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) is a medium-growing flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 10-12, that matures to about 40-60ft × 80-100ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect yellow blooms in spring. It attracts pollinators, stands up well to drought, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

10-12

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

40-60ft × 80-100ft

Spacing

more than 60 feet

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Foliage

Green

Bloom color

Yellow

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Pollinators

Tough against

Drought

Watch out for

Contact dermatitis, Poisonous to humans, Problem for cats, Problem for children, Problem for dogs, Problem for horses, Weedy

Native to

India Subcontinent and Andaman Islands