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Ficus lyrata/Fiddle-Leaf Fig
Outdoor specimen growing in a warm climate
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Scientific Name:
Ficus lyrata
Common Name:
Fiddle-Leaf Fig
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Height:
30-50 feet
Spread:
20- 30 feet
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This fig produces large, fiddle shaped leaves that are up to 15 inches long and 10 inches wide. It has a high drought tolerance, but breaks apart easily with high winds and should be planted in protected places. Its flowers and fruits are of little ornamental significance.