Ficus platypoda
“Rock Fig”
TREE TO 8 METRES TALLSmall spreading tree often seen clinging to rocky outcrops. Leathery foliage & edible yellow/red fruit in March/July is important Aboriginal food source & attracts butterflies and birds. Good park tree. Hardy and adaptable.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Small Trees up to 10m |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Aspect | Full Shade / Filtered Sun |
| Soil | Moist |
| Habitat | Dry Sclerophyll Forest |
| Features | |
| Bush Food Plants, Butterfly Plants, Fire Retardant plants, Frost Tolerant Plants, Shade Providing Trees | |
| Localities | |
| Enoggera Catchment, Ipswich area, Pine Rivers, South Stradbroke Island | |
