Botanical Name: Ficus rubiginosa
Common Name: Rusty-leaf fig Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, mostly single-trunked tree, with large spreading branches forming a dense rounded to somewhat flattened canopy; bark is light cream-white and fairly smooth Height 20'-50' (70') Spread equal or more Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun; likes heat Soil prefers well-draining sandy soils; tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 18-24): prefers mild coastal climate Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval-elliptic; 2"-5" long, dark green and shiny above, rusty-tomentose beneath Flowers inconspicuous; mostly in pairs along axils of smaller stems; late spring Fruit a small leathery synconium; greenish, 1/2" diameter, round, pairs Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: a large shade tree, lawn tree; can be pruned into an accent tree (form and dark foliage); best suited for large area landscapes; has an aggressive, shallow, vigorous root system; used for subtropical theme landscapes Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; tolerates some drought Fertilizing little required except where heavily watered Pruning head high; can be headed back; thin out Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Moraceae Notes: |
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