A unique species of tree, known locally as the Indian laurel (Ficus microcarpa), has been found to possess an extraordinary ability: it not only contributes to the atmosphere’s oxygen but also ...

Indian laurel, Ficus microcarpa, can be damaged or killed ... remove any suckers at the base of the tree and any damaged or crossing branches. Avoid drastic pruning to encourage a more natural ...

Some 87 ficus trees, also known as Indian laurel figs, will be cut down for ... system and electrical outlets for the city trees. Other tree removals in Beverly Hills are also in progress, but ...

It's hard to believe that such a delightfully robust and luxuriant tree like the Indian laurel, Ficus microcarpa nitida, can be so problematic. It looks so perfect, with lustrous evergreen foliage ...

Tree advocates in Beverly Hills have ... injunction to halt the city from clear-cutting 36 Indian laurel figs, commonly known as ficus trees, on Robertson Boulevard, one of the city’s major ...

Tree advocates in Beverly Hills ... injunction to halt the city from clear-cutting 36 Indian laurel figs, commonly known as ficus trees, on Robertson Boulevard, one of the city's major commercial ...

Yet, many cities and counties are losing the battle with ficus tree dieback ... about half of which are the Indian laurel-leaf fig species, said Art Cox, the city’s street maintenance supervisor.