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Ficus lyrata - Fiddle-Leaf Fig


Ficus lyrata - Fiddle-Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata - Fiddle-Leaf Fig)

A close up of the Fiddle-leaf fig. This tree in Balboa Park is more than 50 feet / 15 meters tall. It was loaded with figs. Photo taken Jan. 28, 2010.



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ive only seen these as house plants.....so no figs on ours...lol

29 Jan, 2010

 

Sandra:

Fiddle-leaf fig is a very tropical tree native to Cameroon, Africa. It really hates cold or cool conditions. Freezing temps even for a very short period of time will usually kill the tree...even a very large tree will be severely damaged.

29 Jan, 2010



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