Ficus benghalensis 'Sunshine' is a 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 leathery texture. Another highlight is its sturdy, light-colored trunk that thickens with age. This cultivar of rubber plant has light green leaves with pronounced pink/green veining.
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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 'Sunshine'
Ficus benghalensis 'Sunshine' is ca. 100 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 24 cm pot.