Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus)
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) showing dense green foliage and orange fruit
Botanical names: Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii, Ficus triangularis
Common names: Triangle Ficus, Triangle Leaf Fig Tree
Family: Moraceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Cold tolerance: 35°F
Plant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingFicus triangularis has unique triangular, thick, bright green leaves. May be grown in a container as a specimen plant, trained into a small tree, or trimmed into a shrub or hedge. It produces small yellow figs that are eaten by birds. Closely related to Ficus deltoidea with similar leaf shape and fruit.
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Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) green leaves with small round brown fruit clusters.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with unique heart shaped leaves in a terracotta pot.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) displays distinctive green, triangle leaves upon a sturdy wood trunk.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) foliage with distinct delta shaped green leaves and fruit
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) leaves with distinct white margins and green centers.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with distinct triangular green leaves supported by bamboo stakes
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) vine with thick green delta-shaped foliage and tan fruit.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) green leaves and round brown fruit against blue sky.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) leaves with distinct cream edges growing in thick bunches.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) shows distinct triangular green leaves and rounded brown fruit
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) branches with thick green triangular leaves and small orange fruit.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) red fruit clusters growing along the light gray tree branches
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with waxy triangular leaves and tiny reddish round fruit
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with distinct triangular green leaves spreading along a woody branch.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with unique heart-shaped, multi-colored foliage covering the dense branches.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) yellow fruit marked with tiny red spots on branches.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) green triangular leaves along a woody branch.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with rounded green leaves and small ripening brown fruit
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with variegated triangular leaves in a plastic container.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with waxy triangular leaves and small round fruit clusters
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) branches covered in green leaves and numerous brown round fruit.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with unique heart-shaped leaves colored in green and white.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) shaped into a miniature tree inside a shallow brown pot.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with waxy green leaves and small round orange fruit.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) branch with green foliage and small yellow round fruit.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with distinct green foliage and small round brown fruit.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) clusters of round red fruit nestled among green leaves.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with unique green triangular leaves on a thin branch.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) triangular green leaves attach to thin woody brown stems.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) green triangular leaves along a stem with small orange fruit.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) branches with thick green leaves and small yellow fruit
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) branches laden with numerous small round brown fruit clusters.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with distinct green leaves attached to the woody stem.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with distinctive triangular shaped variegated green and white leaves.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with unique variegated heart-shaped leaves and small round fruit.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) showing thick green leaves paired with small red fruit clusters.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) showing thick green leaves alongside rounded orange fruit clusters.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) branches covered in thick green leaves and red fruit
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with unique white and green leaves and red fruit.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) leaves with distinct white and green variegated triangular foliage.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) shows distinctively shaped green leaves with cream edges.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) with distinctive triangular leaves in a small container.
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii (Triangle Ficus) in a dark round container with potting mix visible
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