Ficus Polita - Indigenous South African Fig Tree - 10 Seeds Sabi Star

Ficus Polita - Indigenous South African Fig Tree - 10 Seeds Sabi StarFicus is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs and vines. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semi warm temperate zone. Growing to 30m this fig has strangler buttressed roots in large trees. Smooth light grey bark with heart shaped leaves and large purple green fruits. Makes a fantastic potted plant. USDA Zone 10 Season to Sow Spring

The name comes from the ancient Greek "adros"

The fruits are very good keeper but are bitter and not edible

it has wands which are stiff

it adds stunning colour to your garden and is a stunning centre piece as a cut flower in an arrangement

The thorns are paired

a tolerance of simple weed control methods

The young flower buds can be eaten and have a similar appearance and taste to asparagus

Top Mark' is "tolerant" of papaya ringspot virus and watermelon mosaic virus

USDA Climate Zone - 10

containing toxic calcium oxalate crystals

African iris

Looking for something unique to add interest to your garden and fruit salad