Strangler Fig (Ficus aurea)
Strangler Fig growing on a Sabal Palm in southern Florida
Photo taken at Hungryland Slough in the Everglades. Host tree can still be seen.
Fruit of the Strangler Fig in the Everglades
Young Strangler Fig growing on side of Cabbage Palm in 1st stage of its life, hammock, se FL.
Photo taken by Lisa Anness, 1956-2005
Ruddy daggerwing butterfly emerging on leaf of Strangler fig, Ficus aurea
Ruddy daggerwing caterpillar eating a leaf of Strangler fig, Ficus aurea
Young tree about 7 yrs. old bearing small berry like fruit on the stem.
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Strangler Fig
Ficus aurea
| Type: | Trees, Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | over 40 ft. (12 m) |
| Conditions: | Zone 10-11, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |