This bushy shrub to small tree has an upright to scrambling habit. The smooth bark has lenticels with sap that is clear and watery and the dark green oblong leaves have a rough texture. The enclosed flowers appear in spring followed by orange berries.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Ficus coronata is naturally found in Australia growing on the coast from Victoria to New South Wales, North Queensland and the Northern Territory in or near rainforests along water courses and in open country.

It prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil that is tending acidic in a protected semi shaded to sunny position and is salt wind, drought and frost tolerant.

The Sandpaper Fig is a hardy shrub that normally grows 3-4 m (12 ft) under cultivation and is grown for its scrambling habit. It is planted along borders for screening or used in rainforest settings. It is also grown in tubs and planter boxes when young. It establishes in 3-5 years and is long lived. ID 875

Ficus(FEE-kus) coronata(ko-roh-NAH-tah)

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