Description
Ficus→Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
| Fiddle Leaf Fig |
| Lyrate-Leaf Fig |
| Fiddle-Leaf Fig |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 5 feet to 40 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 5 feet to 35 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Other: round, less than .5 inch, green, not showy, fleshy, does not attract wildlife |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Houseplant |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Pollinators: | Wasps |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
