Strangler Fig
Scientific Name
Ficus aurea
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
9b to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
Will this plant grow in my yard?
Optimal Light
Strangler Fig grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Medium Drained
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Trees - Large
Plant Shape
- Irregular
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Strangler Fig is Evergreen
Spread
30-50 feet
Height
40-60 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Coarse
Flower Size
Inconspicuous
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Not for small areas; spreading canopy shades parks, large yards; may start as epiphyte, killing host tree (often encircling cabbage palm); fallen fruits may be messy; medium-low wind resistance, can be difficult to distinguish from invasive species; susceptible to pests. Red fruit. | Pests/Diseases: mealy bugs, scales, spider mites, root knot nematode, thrips | attracts butterflies, birds
