Mazhar Botanic Garden

Ficus sycomorus L.

Sycamore fig Mulberry Fig

Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus
Species: sycomorus
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000247
English name: Sycamore fig, Mulberry Fig
Arabic name: جميز
Native: Africa, Egypt
Country: Africa Egypt
(PGR): Common

Semi-deciduous spreading tree up to 21 m high, trunk buttressed, bark on young stems pale green leaves 14 cm long, 10 cm wide, heart shaped with a round apex fruit edible fig, 2-3 cm in diameter

Soil: Prefer a deep, well drained loam to clay soil rich in nutrients

ornamental tree and shades near temples. An important tree planted for ornamental purpose and shades near temples, roadsides, wells and community places such market centres in rural areas.

Ficus cocculifolia Baker, Ficus comorensis Warb

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Texture: Clay Loam
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 10
pH range: Indicator Papers
Located in: Fruits garden

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