Botanical Name: Ficus macrophylla
Common Name: Moreton Bay Fig Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked tree, with widespreading branches forming a potentially massive-sized rounded canopy; develops a very extensive shallow aggressive root system Height 30-70' (100') Spread equal or more Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil prefers well-draining loam; tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 17, 19-24); thrives in warm coast Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval-elliptic, 6-12" long, 4-6" wide, glossy, dark green, leathery; somewhat aristate apex Flowers inconspicuous, greenish, in small axillary clusters Fruit a synconium: greenish-tan, round, 1/2" diam; usually 2 Propagation: semihardwood cuttings or seed Usage: a huge accent tree, prized for dramatic branching structure and overall form; a massive shade tree, suitable only for large-scale landscape Landscape Care: Watering regular preferred; tolerates heavy watering, somewhat drought-tolerant Fertilizing as needed; add iron to correct chlorosis Pruning head high and develop primary scaffold structure; thin Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: India Family: Moraceae Notes: |
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