[Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page

[Stocker07 at aol.com]

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I have a Ficus Nitida tree planted on the west side of my yard. It is very large, planted over 5 years ago and looks healthy. Although I was told by the nursery where I bought it that it was a very clean tree, some months it drops huge amounts of berries and it sheds green leaves continually every day.  I fertilize it four times a year per the nursery's instructions, and I deep water. The mess caused by this tree is getting to be a real nuisance. Any advice on the care of this tree would be appreciated. Also, should this tree be trimmed and if so, in what manner?  Thank you!