| General Description | Evergreen tree with large, dark coloured leaves. |
| Shape | Upright and erect. |
| Landscape | In the landscape, rubber trees become large wide spreading shade trees. They send down aerial roots that penetrate the soil, become woody and eventually form a trunk. Those grown as interior plants remain a manageable size due to container root restriction, can also be pruned for further size and shape control. |
| Propagation | By tip cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in partial to full shade in organically rich, well-drained soil. Water thoroughly, and allow soil to dry between watering. |
| Pests | Mealybugs, scale, mites, and some fig wasps (non-pollinators will feed off the plant). |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Large, thick, oval leaves growing up to 30 cm in length and 15 cm in width. |
| Flower Description | Non-flowering. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are very dark grey-green, with newly emerging leaves a striking red. |
| Texture Description | Leaves are glossy and leathery. |
