I am the garden assistant you can trust in your garden.
Here is a link for Orange County Master Gardener Program they can help you determine the problem of the ficus. I don't know if they are close to you or not, but they can lead you to an program near you that will help you.
http://www.uccemg.com/re03_faq.shtml
Blessings and good luck.
Kathy www.thegardenassistant.com
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