Ficus religiosa (Sacred Fig, Bo-Tree, Peepul Tree)


Botanical Information

FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
Speciesreligiosa
CategoryTropicals
OriginNative to India and Sri Lanka.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
The fruit are figs and are edible.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10 - 12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)10 - (-5)
Temperature (°F)50 - 23
Height18 - 30 m
Spread18 - 30 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright, tall and rounded
LandscapeContainer planting and ornamental use.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Average, moist and well-drained soils.
Notable SpecimensPha Tad Ke Botanical Garden, Luang Prabang, Laos.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvate-rounded leaves that are 17 cm long, cordate with distinctive extremely narrow, elongated tips.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are cordate in shape with a distinctive extended tip; they are 10–17 cm long and 8–12 cm broad, with a 6–10 cm petiole.
Fruit DescriptionGlobular figs that are 1 - 2 cm and appear solitary or in pairs.
Colour DescriptionThe bark is a pale grey. The leaves are dark green. The fruit is green and ripens to a purple.

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