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Cuban Laurel, Indian Laurel Fig, Green Island Fig, Chinese Banyan 'Variegata'

Ficusmicrocarpa

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Family

Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ficus (FY-kus)

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Species

microcarpa (my-kro-KAR-puh)

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Synonym

Ficus nitida

Ficus retusa

Ficus amblyphylla

Urostigma microcarpum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Textured

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Cuban Laurel, Indian Laurel Fig, Green Island Fig, Chinese Banyan 'Variegata'

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