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Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Ficus genus in the family Moraceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Moraceae
Genus
Ficus
Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
evergreen
Woodiness
woody
Height
35 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

The fruit is 18 - 25mm in diameter[3]. There are no edible uses listed for Ficus macrophylla.

Environment

Range
Australia - Queensland, New South Wales.
Habitat
Rainforests[1].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 10+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Grows well by the sea[1]. This species is not very cold tolerant, probably tolerating temperatures down to about -3°c[1]. It succeeds outdoors at Tresco on the Scilly Isles though it is unlikely to succeed anywhere on mainland Britain. 193109 200

References

  1. Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Conservatory and Indoor Plants Volumes 1 & 2 Pan Books, London. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-330-37376-5

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  2. Carolin. R. & Tindale. M. Flora of the Sydney Region Reed. Australia. 1993-00-00 ISBN 0730104001

  3. Carolin. R. & Tindale. M. Flora of the Sydney Region Reed. Australia. ISBN 0730104001 (1993-00-00)

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