Ficus citrifolia (Shortleaf Fig)
Ficus citrifolia (Shortleaf Fig) sits in a brown container with exposed roots and green leaves.
Botanical name: Ficus citrifolia
Common names: Shortleaf Fig, Florida Banyan, Giant Bearded Fig, Wild Banyantree, Wimba Tree
Family: Moraceae
Origin: Central America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Large tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Flood tolerance: HighFicus citrifolia can grow up to 18 metres tall. The bole can be 75cm in diameter The plant often begins life as an epiphyte, growing in the branch of another tree; as it grows older it sends down aerial roots which, when they reach the ground quickly form roots and become much thicker and more vigorous. They supply nutrients to the fig, allowing it to grow faster than the host tree.
The roundish fruit is greenish, often brown dotted, turning reddish and brownish at maturity, about 10mm in diameter. Fleshy, but with very little flavor.
See articleabout Ficus citrifolia by Mark Hooten
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Ficus citrifolia (Shortleaf Fig) with exposed roots growing in a circular brown container.
Ficus citrifolia (Shortleaf Fig) with thick textured grey roots extending into soil inside a container.
Ficus citrifolia (Shortleaf Fig) in a brown pot, exposing thick tangled roots and woody base.
Ficus citrifolia (Shortleaf Fig) trunks with dangling roots sitting inside a round brown container
Ficus citrifolia (Shortleaf Fig) massive trunk with dense green leaves overhead and person standing nearby.
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