Ficus microcarpa var. crassifolia ‘Green Island’ (Green island fig)

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Ficus microcarpa var. crassifolia ‘Green Island’

Green island fig

Kingdom	Plantae	Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom	Tracheobionta	Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division	Magnoliophyta	Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class	Magnoliopsida	Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass	Rosidae	Roses, legumes, proteas, dogwoods, hydrangeas, mistletoes, euphorbias, grapes, many more
Order	Rosales	Rose family and eight others
Family	Moraceae	Mulberry/fig family
Genus	Ficus	A Latin name for the fig
Species	microcarpa	Small-fruited
var.	crassifolia	Thick-leaved
Cultivar	‘Green Island’

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This species is native from Ceylon to India, southern China, Ryukyu Islands, Australia, and New Caledonia. It is not native to the United States, but it has gained a vigorous foothold in the southern US. It is rugged and does well as bonsai.

Identification: There is a great deal of confusion over several closely related Ficus species. This rather spirited article attempts to sort out several commonly confused species. This ficus is epiphitic, often serving as a host for other plants. Mature trees can reach 60' (18 m) in height, dangling many aerial roots. Leaves are obovate, with blunt but clearly discernible tip. This distinguishes them from the variety Ficus microcarpa, which has orbicular leaves. The fruits are figs, about ½" (1.3 cm) around, green, maturing to black.

Edibility: Technically fruits are edible, but not appealing.

Online References:

Www.horticulturist.com

Www.ficusplant.org

Ficus microcarpa var. crassifolia ‘Green Island’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.

Bonsai. · 12/12/2016 · Bonsai West, Littleton, Massachusetts
≈ 20 × 29" (50 × 74 cm)

Range: Zones 9-11:

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