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Rusty Leaf Fig

Ficus rubiginosa

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Overview

The Ficus rubiginosa, or Rusty Leaf Fig, is a robust evergreen tree, typically reaching 30-50 ft in height when mature. It's recognized for its oval, leathery leaves with a rusty underside. This Australian native thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. Resilient and drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-draining soil. Its dense canopy and extensive root system make it ideal for large spaces and screening.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — making it an excellent choice for larger gardens or parks; full sun to partial shade conditions are ideal
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — along with well-draining soil; resilient and drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-draining soil, image 50Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — It's recognized for its oval, leathery leaves with a rusty underside; tree for full or halfRusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — Resilient and drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-draining soil; along with well-draining soilRusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — typically reaching 30-50 ft in height when mature; its growth rate is moderateRusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — commonly referred to as the Rusty Leaf Fig; making it an excellent choice for larger gardens or parks, image 43Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — typically reaching 30-50 ft in height when mature; its growth rate is moderate, image 38+63

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Moraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — making it an excellent choice for larger gardens or parks; full sun to partial shade conditions are ideal
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — along with well-draining soil; resilient and drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-draining soil, image 50
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — It's recognized for its oval, leathery leaves with a rusty underside; tree for full or half
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — Resilient and drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-draining soil; along with well-draining soil
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — typically reaching 30-50 ft in height when mature; its growth rate is moderate
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — commonly referred to as the Rusty Leaf Fig; making it an excellent choice for larger gardens or parks, image 43
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — typically reaching 30-50 ft in height when mature; its growth rate is moderate, image 38
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — This Australian native thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade; commonly referred to as the Rusty
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — along with well-draining soil; resilient and drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-draining soil
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — full sun to partial shade conditions are ideal
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — It's recognized for its oval, leathery leaves with a rusty underside; tree for full or half, image 39
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — Resilient and drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-draining soil
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — this ficus provides ample shade; its dense canopy and extensive root system make it ideal for large spaces and screening
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — full sun to partial shade conditions are ideal; take care to position it where its vigorous root system will not disrupt
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — making it an excellent choice for larger gardens or parks
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — is a robust evergreen tree that can provide both shade and aesthetic appeal to your landscape design; which is ideal for
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — Its growth rate is moderate; typically reaching 30-50 ft in height when mature
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — is a robust evergreen tree that can provide both shade and aesthetic appeal to your landscape design
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — this ficus provides ample shade; its dense canopy and extensive root system make it ideal for large spaces and, image 45
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — along with well-draining soil
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — from which the tree derives its common name
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — commonly referred to as the Rusty Leaf Fig; making it an excellent choice for larger gardens or parks
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — Its dense canopy and extensive root system make it ideal for large spaces and screening
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — tree for full or half
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