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Edible: Leaves, Fruit

A large fig. It loses its leaves for a short time. It has some aerial roots. It grows 6-21 m high and spreads 10-18 m wide. The young leaves are pink. They become mid green. The leaves grow to 25 cm long. The figs are dull purple. They are 18 mm across. They are clustered on short stalks.

A tropical plant. The variety japonica occurs in China. It grows on plains or in villages near the sea coast in S China. It grows from 100-1400 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. Geelong Botanical Gardens.

Common Names: Sea Fig, Deciduous fig, Hua li rong, Lieb, Pohon ara jerakah bulu, Pohon ara superba

 


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