Ficus deltoidea (Mistletoe Fig, Mistletoe Rubber Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | deltoidea |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | South Thailand to Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Palawan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 12a - 12b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 10 - 15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 50 - 60 |
| Height | 7 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A shrub or small tree with bright green leaves that are olive-brown beneath, and paired, yellow-orange to red fruits. |
| Shape | Spreading crown. |
| Landscape | Grown as an ornamental tree in very large gardens or parks. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, being careful not to over water as this causes yellowing and leaf-drop. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are bright green above and olive-brown beneath, to 8 x 7.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are unisexual. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is to 10 mm in diameter, emerging a dull yellow, and then maturing through orange to red. |
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