Ficus platypoda (Rock Fig)
Ficus platypoda orange fruit nestled among smooth glossy green oval leaves
Botanical name: Ficus platypoda
Common names: Rock Fig, Desert Fig
Family: Moraceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardensThe Rock Fig is the most widely distributed of all Australian Figs ranging from rock outcrops in the central desert to the thickest rainforest. Often multi-trunked, it has smooth grey bark. It bears bright orange to red fruit which is relished by birds and other wildlife. In the central desert regions Aboriginal people made it into dried cakes as a survival food. Excellent bonsai subject.
Similar plants: Ficus platypoda (Rock Fig)
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- Ficus aspera (Variegated Clown Fig)
- Ficus auriculata (Elephant ear fig tree)
- Ficus benghalensis (Banyan Tree)
- Ficus benjamina (Benjamin Fig)
- Ficus brusii (Highland breadfruit)
- Ficus capensis (Broom Cluster fig)
- Ficus carica (Fig Tree)
- Ficus citrifolia (Shortleaf Fig)
Ficus platypoda branches with round yellow and red fruit among green leaves
Ficus platypoda branches with green leaves and small orange fruit near the water
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