Ficus obliqua 'Figaro'

• Screening or Privacy
• Street Tree
• Shade Tree
• Feature Tree

Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 10m - 20m Approximately

Mature Width: 1 – 1.5 meters

Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' is expected to grow 10 – 30 cm per year (slow to moderate).

Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' is expected to grow 10 – 30 cm per year (slow to moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Slow Growth Rate
• Medium Growth Rate

Is Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' frost tolerant?

Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal

Ficus obliqua ‘Figaro’ does not produce visible ornamental flowers; instead, its tiny internal blooms form inside the developing figs. These hidden floral structures later mature into small fruit, giving the tree subtle seasonal interest through its fruiting cycle rather than through showy blooms.

Does Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' flower?

• No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

• Not Applicable

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

No

Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' is Native to Eastern Australia, from Queensland through New South Wales to Victoria, where Ficus obliqua (Small-leaved Fig / Native Fig) grows naturally in rainforests and along waterways.

Its small figs attract fruit-eating birds and native wildlife, while the dense evergreen foliage provides valuable shelter, foraging space and nesting habitat for small birds. The fine branching also supports beneficial insects, contributing to a biodiverse and ecologically active garden.

Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Ficus obliqua ‘Figaro’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained soil unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong drought resilience, healthy canopy density and reliable long-term performance.

Is Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Ficus obliqua ‘Figaro’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, coastal and urban environments and maintains its neat, dense and compact canopy with minimal supplementary watering.