This large fig tree has a massive greyish buttress trunk with spreading branches that send down aerial roots and forms a broad domed crown. It has glossy green leathery elliptical leaves and produces yellowish green figs during late summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Ficus rubiginosa is naturally found im Australiaon growing on the east coast from southern Queensland (Darling Downs) to Bega in southern New South Wales appearing in and around rainforests on rocky slopes and along water courses in gullies. It is commonly seen growing in rock crevices or in the forks of other trees as an epiphyte.

It prefers a moderately drained organic rich moist deep soil and grows in a open sunny position and is drought and frost resistant and second line salt tolerant. It is moderately deer resistant. 

The Port Jackson Fig is grown for its large spreading crown. It is planted in parks and public areas as a shade or feature tree and used as a wind break in coastal positions. It is quick growing establishing in 2 to 4 years and is long lived. It is also used as an indoor plant when young or grown on as a bonsai specimen. ID 457

Ficus (FEE-kus) rubiginosa (roo-bi-gi-NŌSA)

'Ficus': Latin name for the fig; 'rubiginosa': rusty (refers to the colour of the underside of the leaves).

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