{"product_id":"ficus-altissima-council-tree","title":"Council Tree (Ficus Altissima)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe council tree (Ficus altissima) is an evergreen fig with large, oval, glossy bright-green leaves. It grows vigorously into a huge shade tree with a wide crown, and suits large spaces only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a council tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig glossy leaves with a lush tropical look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen, with dense shade all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous growth in hot climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to plant it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery large gardens, open courtyards and farms only. It is a huge tree with spreading roots, so plant it far from buildings, walls, pools and pipes – it does not suit small home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare in the Saudi climate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: direct sun to part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: moderate – water when the topsoil is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: well-drained; add agricultural soil and fertilizer at planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoots: strong and wide-spreading – keep well clear of buildings and utilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold: does not tolerate frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePets: ficus trees are toxic to cats and dogs according to the ASPCA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.0–1.5 m: Young tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.0–2.5 m (trunk about 1–1.25 in): Bigger tree, 1–1.25 in trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bastana Online Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2.0-2.5 meter , Stem Dia. (1 - 1.25 inch)","offer_id":42328322310386,"sku":"44422564610290","price":331.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0-1.5 meter","offer_id":42398027448562,"sku":"44492334498034","price":125.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/4862\/8015\/files\/o-7519391252722-main.png?v=1794124589","url":"https:\/\/www.bastanastore.com\/products\/ficus-altissima-council-tree","provider":"Bastana Online Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}