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Identifying a 37-Year-Old 18-Foot Hallway Tree

Lili has an 18-foot tree in a 25-foot hallway, dark green curly leaves, trunk not thick, branches out, drops yellow leaves when dry. Had 37 years; started at 8 inches.

Most Likely ID

Ficus benjamina (weeping fig). Search "Ficus benjamina images" to compare.

If Not Match

Email photos to plantlady6@yahoo.com with "Tree Identification" subject for positive ID.

Remarkable specimen for its age and size.

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