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Old 16-May-2005   #1
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Ficus ID ???
Here is a ficus from the collection I help with. I have cut it back to the last leaf pair, because I want to chase it back, bringing it into a much more compact style.

Until I know what I am dealing with, I am reluctant to cut it back further.

Any ideas as to the variety ??

Thanks.
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Old 16-May-2005   #2
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The leaves look identical to my Ficus Retusa. I'm probably completely wrong, but that's what I'd hazzard a guess at. I'd wait for Jerry on this one lol.

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Bart,

How about a close up of the trunk and bark?


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Hi Bart..

my best guess is in the retusa grouping.
Will this tree be in full sun after prunning? ..hope so.
Feed it.. and keep it warm. The nights here are dipping into the 50's..brr for ficus.
Good move on pruning though.. when in doubt treat it like a benjamina..
It does need to come down with the canopy.. and then more aerial roots will emerge.
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Here is a detail of the trunk and bark.

I'm guessing that it's some kind of retusa.

Thanks, all.

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Hi Bart,

The bark and foliage are identical to my ficus retusa.

All the best

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F.Retusa var. Goldengate?

here's mine, for comparison:
http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthr...ighlight=wilbur

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Looks very much like my Golden Gate.
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The leaves look identical to my Ficus Retusa. I'm probably completely wrong, but that's what I'd hazzard a guess at. I'd wait for Jerry on this one lol.

All the best,

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You could wait a long time - I have NO bloody clue...

I'll go with Retusa though if this makes anyone happy.

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You could wait a long time - I have NO bloody clue...

I'll go with Retusa though if this makes anyone happy.

Jerry


LOL, not you ya doughnut! I meant Mr Ficus himself, Jerry Meislik.

Your golden gate looks like my fig Poots, so I'm glad I learnt what cultivar mine is .

All the best,

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