USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 28° F (-2°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Mexico (Sonora, Baja)
Growth Habits: Caudiciform tree, drought deciduous.
Watering Needs: Moderate water in summer, little water the rest of the year.
Propagation: Seed
The Ficus palmeri grows in the wild in rocky cliffs. They develop a thick trunk that can be spectacular as bonsai or as a specimen tree. Will loose its leaves if kept too dry, which is the mechanism it uses in nature.
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