Golden Gem ficus (Ficus altissima "Golden Gem") is a beautiful hybrid. In warm tropical weather of its native habitat, it can grow to a very sizeable tree — up to 100 feet. In central Ohio, Golden Gem ...

I also have a ficus, which I have managed to keep alive since 1991. The tree has had several periods of living on the edge, so I'll share what I've learned. 1. Ficus can be trimmed into a manageable ...