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Rusty
Fig
Ficus rubiginosa
Vent.
FIE-cuss
rube-ig-an-OH-sah
Moraceae
Explanation
of name:
Ficus is an ancient Latin name for figs. Rubiginosa means rusty
(BA1).
Natural
range:
Australia
Recognition:
Young parts and undersides of leaves with rust-colored hairs. Some cultivars
variegated.
Landscape
uses:
Specimen tree. Not prominent in South Florida landscaping.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Ficus rubiginosa |
Rusty
Fig |
Exotic
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Tree
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35’ (BR1) |
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SU
WT
(BR1) |
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