This large tree has a prominently buttressed greyish trunk with spreading branches aerial roots and it form a broad rounded crown. It has large leathery dark glossy green oval leaves and produces figs during early summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Ficus macrophyllais naturally found in Australiaon growing the central east coast from southern Queensland to New South Wales in warm temperate to sub-tropical rainforests.

It prefers well drained alluvial soils and grows in a sunny semi protected position and is frost and drought tender.

The Moreton Bay Fig is a large majestic tree that is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen for shade. It is suitable for coastal positions tolerating salt spray and establishes in 3 to 5 years. It is also planted in rainforest settings but is not suitable for urban gardens as it is to large. This tree is bird and bat attracting and may be used as a bonsai specimen. It is moderately deer resistant. ID 445

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting a site, allowing ample room for it to grow as it has vigorous roots that can lift concrete and block drains.

Ficus(FEE-kus)macrophylla(mak-roh-FY-lah)

'Ficus': Latin name for the fig; 'macrophylla': from Greek makro + phylla - large leaf.

Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Figs and Mulberries