Strangler fig
Ficus obliqua
Also known as
Small-leaved fig
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Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
11b
USDA zone
7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60m | Max | 60m |
Min |
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Strangler fig Overview
This species has a pale-grey, buttressed trunk and small, glossy evergreen leaves. It can grow to 60m in height and breadth. The tree starts life as a banyan, growing on other plants and rocks. F. obliqua bears yellow fruit that turn red at any time of year. The fruit is an inverted inflorescence with flowers lining an internal cavity.
Common problems with Strangler fig
How to propagate Strangler fig
Seed
Propagate by seed in spring.
Cuttings
Leaf-bud, stem-tip cuttings.
Layering
Air layering in summer.
Other uses of Strangler fig
Used as a tree for shade in public parks and spaces