Ficus trees outside Universal Studios were severely cut back in July, reducing shade for striking actors and writers and potentially harming the trees' long-term health. (Chris Pizzello / Invision / ...

Wendy Klenk never considered herself a political person. But when she witnessed a towering and healthy ficus tree being cut down in Beverly Hills last week, something fired up within her. “I’ve never ...

Ficus Audrey plants (aka Ficus benghalensis or Banyan fig) grow best in a soil base that holds plenty of moisture without risking root rot. In my experience, peat moss balanced with plenty of perlite ...

Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol. 61, No. 13 (2010), pp. 3735-3748 (14 pages) It is commonly assumed that the nitrogen to phosphorus (N:P) ratio of a terrestrial plant reflects the relative ...

If you live in a cold climate, many fruit trees may seem out of reach, but this charming fig variety can survive brutal ...

The city of Beverly Hills is in the process of cutting down scores of ficus trees to make room for a sidewalk project. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) Wendy Klenk never considered herself a ...