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Dec 28, 2011 6:54 AM CST

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Yes, a Ficus. This is a good example of why people should not (but continue to) plant Ficus close to buildings. The roots will strangle anything. In our area, Ficus benjamina is used as hedges everywhere, and the roots are found in yards sometimes across the street from the trees.

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