Ficus Tree Producing Green Balls: What Are They?

Mystery Green Balls on Ficus

Small, pea-sized green balls dropping from a ficus are likely figs (syconia)—the fruit of Ficus species. Ficus means "fig" in Greek. Only mature, well-lit trees produce them, explaining why just one of your three trees has them.

What to Do

• No action needed—they're a sign of maturity and good health.
• Sweep up fallen figs to avoid mess.
• If unwanted, reduce light slightly or prune to limit fruiting.

These are not pests or disease—just your ficus doing what fig trees do.