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Botanical Name:

Ficus macrophylla

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Common Name:

Moreton Bay Fig

Family Name:

MORACEAE

Genus:

Ficus

species

macrophylla

Name Derivation

G: Lat. fig; S: Gk. with large leaves

Growth Habit:

Evergreen tree

Dimensions:

40m x 40-45m

Flower:

Green fig, 2.5cm across.

Climate:

Drought resistant but frost tender when young. Dislikes root damage or disturbance.

Fruit:

Ovoid-globose fig, brown-red.

Propagation:

n/a

Horticulture Use:

Stately large tree for only the largest estates or parks. Shade or avenue planting.

Culture & Maintenance:

Well-drained, friable rich soils in high rainfall coastal areas. Frost free position and is maintenance free.

Foliage:

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

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