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    Ficus palmeri

    Also Known As

    • Palmer's Fig
    • Rock Fig

    Plant type

    tree, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 30'
    • W: 30'

    planting zones

    • 9b-10b

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    Ficus palmeri plant details

    Ficus palmeri is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus palmeri

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: moraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 30 FT wide, 30 FT tall
    Uses: bonsai, caudex-forming, container plant, distinctive bark, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus palmeri

    USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Mexican caudiciform tree, drought deciduous. Grows on rocky cliffs.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Ficus palmeri plant

    How to Grow Ficus palmeri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    aka Mosaic Fig, Variegated Clown Fig

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    11-12

    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 8'

    • sun
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    aka Benjamin's Fig, Ficus Tree, Weeping Fig

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 8'-100'

    Width: 6'-80'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    aka Dinner Plate Fig, Highland Breadfruit

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Ficus afghanistanica 'Dwarf Green Filigree'

    aka Dwarf Green Filigree Fig Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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