Ficus rubiginosa
Rustyleaf Fig
Moraceae
Evergreen, Trees
FICUSThe average gardener would never expect to find the commercial edible fig, small-leafed climbing fig, banyan tree, and potted rubber tree under one heading—but they are classed together because they bear small or large figs (inedible in most species). Ornamental types are discussed here; for sorts grown for tasty fruit, see Fig. Many ornamental species make good houseplants. Generally, they thrive on rich, steadily moist (not wet) soil, frequent light feedings, and bright, indirect light.
Ficus rubiginosaNative to Australia. Single or multi-trunked, densely foliaged tree 20 to 50 ft. tall, with broad crown 30 to 50 ft. wide. Leaves about 5 in. long, deep green above, generally rust colored and woolly beneath. May develop hanging aerial roots characteristic of many of the evergreen figs that grow in tropical environments. A small leafed form has been sold as Ficus microphylla.
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