Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig, Rusty Fig,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Spreading
Description:
Large fast-growing tropical evergreen tree with large glossy green leaves that have furry rusty-brown undersides. Great for parks and large gardens, but should be kept in a large container in most domestic gardens. Perfect to use for bonsai. Grows approx. 20m tall x 20m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Indoor Plant, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Psyllids
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Moraceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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