Roxburgh Fig

Ficus auriculata, Moraceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chebulic MyrobalanTerminalia chebula

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

African Star AppleChrysophyllum albidum

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Harlequin GlorybowerClerodendrum trichotomum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Hoja SantaPiper auritum

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Noyau VineMerremia dissecta

Physical SupportPollinator Sharing

Twisted Cluster BeanParkia javanica

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Trumpet TreeCecropia obtusifolia

Both fast-growing trees compete intensely for canopy space and light resources

MempatCratoxylum formosum

Fast-growing trees that compete for canopy dominance and produce growth-inhibiting compounds

Climbing OleanderStrophanthus gratus

Climbing Strophanthus may be suppressed by the dense canopy and allelopathic effects of Ficus

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionTimberErosion ControlWindbreak

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingDigestive Disorders

Common Questions

What zones does Roxburgh Fig grow in?

Roxburgh Fig grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Roxburgh Fig?

Good companions for Roxburgh Fig include Chebulic Myrobalan, African Star Apple, Harlequin Glorybower, Hoja Santa, Noyau Vine.

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