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 9–11Climate Subtropical

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — is a robust evergreen tree

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: High
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Moraceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — Its growth rate is moderate; typically reaching 30-50 ft in height when mature

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — from which the tree derives its common name; this ficus provides ample shade

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) — along with well-draining soil; resilient and drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-draining soil

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — While drought-tolerant once established; from which the tree derives its common name

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — take care to position it where its vigorous root system will not disrupt nearby hardscapes or foundations; is a robust

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — which is ideal for clients looking for both flexibility and low maintenance in their landscape; is a robust evergreen tree

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — tree for full or half; while drought-tolerant once established

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — is a robust evergreen tree; this Australian native thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial, image 37

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) — It's recognized for its oval, leathery leaves with a rusty underside; tree for full or half, image 39

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — This Australian native thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade; commonly referred to, image 40

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — Resilient and drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-draining soil; along with well-draining soil, image 41

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — Its dense canopy and extensive root system make it ideal for large spaces and screening; it's recognized for, image 42

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) — is a robust evergreen tree that can provide both shade and aesthetic appeal to your landscape design; which is, image 44

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — along with well-draining soil

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — While drought-tolerant once established

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — take care to position it where its vigorous root system will not disrupt nearby hardscapes or foundations

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — which is ideal for clients looking for both flexibility and low maintenance in their landscape

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) — making it an excellent choice for larger gardens or parks; full sun to partial shade conditions are ideal, image 46

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — Its growth rate is moderate; typically reaching 30-50 ft in height when mature, image 47

Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — from which the tree derives its common name; this ficus provides ample shade, image 48

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