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    • Photo of Ficus auriculata foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Ficus auriculata

    Also Known As

    • Elephant Ear Fig Tree
    • Roxburgh Fig

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Ficus auriculata plant details

    Ficus auriculata is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus auriculata

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: moraceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: big leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus auriculata

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    “Large oval shaped leaves grow as large as 15”. Non-edible figs form in clusters on the trunk and larger branches. Best in full sun in a wind protected area.”

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Ficus auriculata plant

    How to Grow Ficus auriculata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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