Native Small-leafed Fig

Botanical Name: Ficus obliqua
Common Names: Small-leaved Fig, Native Fig

Ficus obliqua is a classic Australian native tree that thrives in warm climates, making it a versatile option for Perth gardens. It grows into a dense, shady specimen outdoors for large gardens or makes a tough, forgiving indoor plant. If unpruned, be sure to plant at least 20 m from structures.

Even though a native and ticks all the boxes to qualify for treebate, it hasn't made the approved list.

It is widely prized by rare plant lovers and bonsai growers for its fine glossy foliage and manageable leaf size.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 1.5-4m (or kept smaller for bonsai and pots)

pH growing conditions: 6.0 to 7.0

Shade or full sun: Full sun to bright filtered light

Minimum pot year 5: 30L-60L pot

Time to fruit age: 5-8 years

Small-leaved Fig trees are fast-growing in warm weather and very low maintenance once settled.

They produce fine green leaves followed by small orange-yellow figs that bring native birds into the garden.

The tree tolerates Perth summers well, needing only regular water while getting established. It handles pruning easily, letting you keep it as a patio pot plant, a neat hedge, or a larger shade tree.

Interesting Notes:
The small leaves and tight branching habit make it one of the absolute best Australian native species for bonsai training.

Its small native figs serve as a vital natural food source for local birds and pollinators.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

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