Ficus Benjamina

Buy the Ficus Benjamina (Ficus benjamina) in Dubai & UAE — the popular Weeping Fig, a graceful evergreen with arching branches and dense, glossy green foliage that makes an elegant feature tree, screen or clipped hedge for gardens and patios. Discover more in our plants & trees collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Ficus Benjamina in the UAE

The Weeping Fig is a versatile, heat-tolerant evergreen widely used across UAE gardens and landscapes. Its dense, glossy canopy provides shade and screening, and it can be grown as a feature tree, clipped hedge or trained standard. Hardy and easy to maintain, it keeps its lush green look all year round.

Key Benefits

• Graceful weeping habit with dense, glossy green foliage
• Versatile as a feature tree, screen, hedge or standard
• Provides excellent shade and privacy screening
• Heat tolerant and evergreen year-round in the UAE
• Responds well to clipping and shaping

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Regular watering keeps foliage lush; avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.
• Pruning: Clip to maintain shape as a hedge, screen or standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ficus Benjamina be used as a hedge? Yes — it clips beautifully into dense hedges and screens, as well as standing as a feature tree.

Is it evergreen? Yes, it keeps its glossy green foliage all year round in the UAE climate.

Does it provide good shade? Yes, its dense canopy offers excellent shade and privacy screening.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.