FAMILY:

MORACEAE

Genus:

Ficus

species:

macrophylla

Common name:

Moreton Bay fig

Name derivation:

Genus: Latin fig; species: Greek with large leaves.

Growth habit:

Evergreen tree.

Dimensions:

Height 40m, width 40-45m.

Foliage:

Simple alternate oval-elliptical, 15-25cm long x 6-10cm wide.

Flower:

Green fig, 2.5cm across.

Fruit:

Ovoid-globose fig, brown-red.

Other features:

Grey buttressed trunk, large spreading branches.

Natural distribution:

Coastal northern NSW to northern Qld.

Soils:

Moist soils in low frost regions.

Natural vegetation:

Coastal rainforests (tropical).

Landcare use:

Drought resistant, coastal areas with protection, fruit - food source for birds.

Propagation:

Seed.

Pests and diseases:

Scale insects. Thrips.