This large tree has a thick greyish trunk with a buttress base with surface roots and spreading branches that form a broad compact crown. It has heavily veined leathery grey-green leaves and the small cream flowers appear in summer followed by small whitish fruit that forms in a cluster.  

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Ficus vogeli is naturally found in tropical West Africa growing in an open sunny position and prefers a well-drained fertile deep moist fibrous soil is rich and organic and is drought tolerant but frost tender. 

This large Fig tree is grown for its spreading crown and attractive foliage. It is planted in large gardens and parks as a lawn specimen for shade. It is not suitable for urban gardens but can be used in tropical settings and establishes in 3 to 5 years but takes many years to mature. It may be difficult to obtain from nurseries and care should be taken when selecting a site as the roots can lift concrete or damage pipes. ID 900

Note:
In wet regions it forms aerial roots but under drier conditions these roots don't develop.
It is very simular to Ficus nekbuda and both species are regarded as Ficus lutea.

Ficus (FEE-kus) vogeli (VOH-gel-eye)

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