Ficus Natalensis Bonsai

Natal mutuba fig tree ficus natalensis aka mutuba or natal fig this is a small to medium size tree up to 40 feet in height.

Ficus natalensis bonsai. The ficus natalensis commonly called the natal fig is an attractive tropical fig tree most often grown in the united states as a bonsai a type of dwarf tree commonly kept as a houseplant. Natalensis is suitable for most styles of bonsai. It often starts life as an epiphyte in the branch of a tree and can eventually send down aerial roots that once they reach the ground provide extra nutrients that help the plant grow more vigorously. David has a fabulous specimen from this same material in the national bonsai and penjing collection in washington dc.

Has oval to roundish dark green shiny leaves. Different than other ficus varieties in that the leaves are thicker. Easily forms rosetts at the end of it s branches if kept trimmed. Can be defoliated in the summer this will cause some leaf size reduction.

Branches and fruits well and has significant aerial roots. David and i regard this material as one of the top bonsai ficus varieties to use for bonsai due to its vigor and incredibly powerful and aggressive root development. It is great for indoors because it can tolerate low light and dry air. It readily forms aerial roots so it works well for root over rock and other such styles.

Ficus natalensis is an evergreen or shortly deciduous shrub or tree with a wide spreading crown. Ficus bonsai tree root over rock ficus natalensis 250 00 in stock. It is native to southeast asia and india. This tropical evergreen requires very little maintenance.

It can grow from 10 30 metres tall. When i have more time i will clean the leaves. One of my favorite ficus natelensis bonsai. Ficus natalensis is one of my favorite species for bonsai.

Natal fig bonsai tree scientific name ficus natalensis is one of the fig varieties. The images show one of mine that is only 2 years from a root cutting. A picture of my ficus natalensis approx 650mm high enjoy regards craig. Natalensis has an extensive system of aerial roots a trunk covered by smooth grayish bark glossy green leaves and orange reddish or yellowish figs that are clustered at the base of the branches.

The exact name of this species of ficus is in question at this time. It has many characteristics making it suitable for bonsai. One of these is how easily it is grown from root cuttings.