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On May 23, 2009, markdeutsch from Pass Christian, MS wrote:
There are two reasons to start cuttings of this tree in at least a 3gal. pot. The leaves get so big, they transpire much water. This makes them subject to drying if moist soil is not maintained. Also, if it's put in a small pot, it quickly outgrows it. Save yourself some trouble by starting with a medium or large one. I'm amazed at how fast this tree grows ! I began a year ago with a six- inch start in a 1 gal. pot. It grew to 3 feet tall in 3 months. Mother plant was almost dormant in winter protection. It is now 5 ft. tall with 2 ft long leaves. It is this size after taking about 10 cuttings off. In the cool of March I stuck a 6 inch piece in the native soil of 5.5 ph. It is now,in late May, about a foot tall with 7 hand-sized leaves. Because I'm at the border of Zone 8B-9A, I expect ground-growing specimens to be frost-pruned, but return vigorously in warm weather.
On Jan 20, 2009, WebInt from Vista, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:
There are two forms of this plant being sold. The true form that you see here in PF mostly and a more traditional tree forming type. The true form has larger leaves with no serration. It tends to form a large shrub-like tree. The other one has smaller leaves and that are serrated. This version can be grown into a tree. Both are called Ficus auriculata and both have the nice maroon new growth.
Grows quite well as a perennial in southern Georgia (zone 8b). Grows 8 to 10 feet tall in a single season with 18+ inch leaves before dying to the ground with the first freeze. Got my cutting from a plant grown outdoors in Anniston, AL (northern AL) so is probably hardy as a perennial much further north than here. Excellent plant to add a tropical touch to a temperate garden.
On May 17, 2007, BayAreaTropics from Hayward, CA wrote:
Well,i just got mine today. It might be the first in Northern California. Why isnt it planted here when it's a semi hardy fig?.It is claimed to be a USDA Zone 8b plant.That's more than hardy enough for northernCal.
I also understand it to be able to take xeric conditions when established and some have said the figs are sweet and delicious. That's alot of good things.
On Oct 7, 2003, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
This is a spectacular tree and has incredibly nice, large leaves that are maroon when just emerging. Though not a tall tree, it can be very wide (20-30') and is a prolific producer of large figs. This native of South China is growing in several locations about Southern California
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, (2 reports) Hayward, California Los Angeles, California Spring Valley, California Lake Worth, Florida Mulberry, Florida Pass Christian, Mississippi Austin, Texas Richmond, Texas
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