Mazhar Botanic Garden

Ficus rubiginosa Desf. ex Vent.

Port Jackson fig

Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus
Species: rubiginosa
Sample code: EGY-MBG-001142
Common name: Port Jackson fig
English name: Rusty Fig
Arabic name: فيكس روبيجينوزا
Native: Eastern Australia
Country: Australia
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen tree grow 6-50 m tall, 2 m in diameter leaves oval, glossy green 4-20 cm long, 125-14 cm wide fruit small, round, yellow turn red in mature

An attractive large spreading tree, it is sometimes grown as a hedge. It is well-suited as a shade or street tree, especially in drier areas, and should require little maintenance once initial pruning creates a good structural habit.

Ficus australis Willd

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Texture: Adaptable
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds - cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 8, 9 : 10
pH range: 6.5-7.5

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