FIG - SANDPAPER BIRDS EYE
Botanical Name: Ficus oppositaDescription
An outstanding selection of the native Sandpaper fig. Large, flavoursome, red fleshed fig. The fruits ripen from red to dark-red almost black and are sweet and floral tasting. Heavy cropping and no splitting in wet weather. Ideal native fig for a wide range of climates.
Plant Information or Specifications
Sub Categories (HashTags)
Bonsai (#Bonsai)
Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes, Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
No Leaves (Deciduous)
Suitability in Pots
Yes, Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
2-3 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March, April, May, June
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Fig - Sandpaper Birds Eye
I have taken out the leader and the plant is very happy on the outer edge of a shaded 'rainforest' garden. Watch out for scale! It's now 2 years old and a metre high, quite close between a Burdekin plum and Walking stick palms. I'll cincture soon. | Bron Ramey - Beresfield, NSW 17-Jan-2017
Fig - Sandpaper Birds Eye
Great selection. 2 In 350ltr fabric pots. Once roots established, it will not stop fruiting. Only approx 1 meter tall & 6 months in pots they have produced more then 30 fruits each. Have trimmed back to train tree & second flush of fruit has appeared. | David - Black River, QLD 05-May-2017
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