The fruit forming on the Ficus rubiginosa Rusty Fig Tree

(1/7) The fruit forming on the Ficus rubiginosa Rusty Fig Tree By Paul Daley ©A Lush Forest [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)

The main feature tree is the Ficus rubiginosa in Angaston in Barossa Valley South Australia

(2/7) The main feature tree is the Ficus rubiginosa in Angaston in Barossa Valley South Australia

Port Jackson fig near Geneva Bridge

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Fig - Rusty

Ficus rubiginosa
A small to medium tree with a bushy habit. The dark green leaves have rusty brown hairs on the underside producing a fascinating colour change on windy days. Makes a beautiful shade tree, very hardy.
Other Names: Port Jackson fig

$4.90 ($4.90-$17.75 choose a size)

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Specifications of Fig - Rusty

Preferred Climate Tropical, Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

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