Encyclopedia · Moraceae · Ficus coronata
TreeCouncil listedAustralian nativeLocally indigenousnorthern beaches
Ficus coronata
Sandpaper Fig
Ficus · Moraceae
Sandpaper Fig (Ficus coronata) is a australian native tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 12 m high and 8 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its recorded local performance is very reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Ficus
Family
Moraceae
Common name
Sandpaper Fig
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Ficus coronata belongs to the Ficus genus within the Moraceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Regular water during heat and extended dry periods
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Wet soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
12 m H × 8 m W
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Ficus coronata observation photograph — GBIF · Martin Hannan-Jones · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- 03Sandpaper Fig - Backyard Habitat species profile — Northern Beaches Council