This large fig tree has a solitary or multiple greyish trunks and spreading branches that form a broad domed crown. It has large leathery glossy green violin-shaped leaves and produces green figs during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Ficus lyrata is naturally found in western Africa growing in well drained moist sandy to clay soil that is high in organic matter in an open sunny position to shaded position and is drought and frost tender.

The Fiddle-leaf Fig is a medium to large tree that is grown for its foliage. It is planted in large gardens or parks as a lawn specimen for shade. It is also used as an indoor plant when young or grown in rainforest settings and establishes in 2-4 years. ID 604

Ficus(FEE-kus)lyrata(li-RAH-ta)

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