Is this a Fig?

Cain starts with ...
Hi, we were clearing out some room for a cubby house for the kids and found this plant in amongst some others and underneath another really big tree. A few people have said that it looks like it could be a Fig.

It is currently about 2m tall, but looks quite leggy - not a lot of foilage, but it is growing in a very shady position.

Thanks,
Cain

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jakfruit etiquette says...
figs should have fairly rough(sandpapery)leaves and white latex if the bark is cut. Yours looks a bit unusual..1/2 fig and 1/2 grape?
Seedlings can look unusual, esp when young.

Nick says...
Ive always thought they smell like coconut.

amanda says...
Personally - I would take a cutting and grow it up first Cain? Then post a pic back here when it's off and running. I could be wrong but I suspect it has a viral infection.

Regardless - the stems are spindly and not a good foundation for a fruit tree..U may as well buy a strong and healthy plant and start again.

It could, however, be something 'different' maybe...there are a lot of very old fig trees in Perth. What suburb are u in?

i would keep the cutting in the place u intend to grow this fig tree..it may not do well there...and at least it hasn't cost u anything?

I never plant sick or doubtful fruit trees in the ground - that I want to grow up to be healthy and strong. It can be a waste of time and water over a a fair few years.

amanda says...
Good move cain ;) Be ready for fruit fly tho? especially where u are.