Sycamore Fig, Egyptian Sycamore, Mulberry Fig
Ficussycomorus

Family: Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ficus (FY-kus)
Species: sycomorus (sik-oh-MOR-us)

Synonym:Ficus cocculifolia

Synonym:Ficus comorensis

Category

Trees

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen
Succulent

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Mid Summer
Mid Fall
Mid Winter

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed