Tree Identification
 

I would appreciate it someone could identify this tree for me. It is
located in Camarillo, California (Sunset zone 23). I am considering it
for a backyard tree but I want to know more about it. Links to
pictures below. Thanks for any help

Bill Faust

Tree:

http://optim-microwave.com/images/misc/p1300001.gif

Trunk:

http://optim-microwave.com/images/misc/p1300002.gif

Leaves:

http://optim-microwave.com/images/misc/p1300004.gif

Leaves:

http://optim-microwave.com/images/misc/p1300005.gif

Another view of same species, more matu
http://optim-microwave.com/images/misc/p1300006.gif

Bill Faust wrote:

I would appreciate it someone could identify this tree for me. It is
located in Camarillo, California (Sunset zone 23). I am considering it
for a backyard tree but I want to know more about it. Links to
pictures below. Thanks for any help

Bill Faust

Tree:

http://optim-microwave.com/images/misc/p1300001.gif

Trunk:

http://optim-microwave.com/images/misc/p1300002.gif

Leaves:

http://optim-microwave.com/images/misc/p1300004.gif

Leaves:

http://optim-microwave.com/images/misc/p1300005.gif

Another view of same species, more matu
http://optim-microwave.com/images/misc/p1300006.gif

This is a ficus, likely F. elastica (rubber tree) or possibly F.
retusa. Be careful, ficus roots can be very aggressive. After a
while, nothing will grow underneath them.

The first picture was taken at the shopping center where I bought
my PC.

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David Ross wrote:

This is a ficus, likely F. elastica (rubber tree) or possibly F.
retusa. Be careful, ficus roots can be very aggressive. After a
while, nothing will grow underneath them.

Indeed. From reading up, it looks like a Ficus microcarpa (F. retusa).
I think it makes a handsome tree when pruned as in the picture.
Considering the "Green Gem" version for an open space in the rear yard.
Thanks for the help.

Bill Faust
Thousand Oaks