Ficus laevigata Vahl

Scientific Name: Ficus laevigata Vahl


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Urticales / Moraceae / Ficus L./ Ficus laevigata Vahl

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General Information
Usda SymbolFILA2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsFILA2

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationClimbing
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth RateRapid
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee90
Height, Mature (feet)60.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionYes


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound10119114
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanYes
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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