Ficus rubiginosa
PORT JACKSON FIG
Moraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
20m

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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: rusty hairy new leaves
 
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Ficus rubiginosa
PORT JACKSON FIG
Moraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
20m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: rusty hairy new leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal, formal, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: shade tree, informal screen, windbreak, bonsai

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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