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Rock Fig (Ficus petiolaris)

Original price $49.95 - Original price $49.95
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Drought-Tolerant Wild Fig with Sculptural Roots & Striking Leaves

The Rock Fig (Ficus petiolaris), also called Petiole Fig or Mexican Rock Fig, is a beautiful and resilient fig species native to dry tropical forests of Mexico and Baja California. It’s named for its remarkable ability to grow out of rocky hillsides and cliffs, often clinging to bare stone with dramatic exposed roots and a natural bonsai-like form.

This fig is prized for its breathtaking appearance: large, heart-shaped leaves with rose-colored veins, a spreading canopy, and a thickened caudex-like base that forms over time—making it a showstopper in any landscape or container. The tree is highly adaptable and drought-tolerant, thriving in arid or subtropical conditions with well-draining soil and plenty of sun.

Rock Fig produces small, edible figs that are enjoyed by birds and wildlife, and can be eaten fresh or used in preserves. It’s a fantastic choice for xeriscaping, bonsai lovers, or anyone looking to grow a unique fruiting tree with sculptural form and native ecosystem value.

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Drought-Tolerant Wild Fig with Sculptural Roots & Striking Leaves

The Rock Fig (Ficus petiolaris), also called Petiole Fig or Mexican Rock Fig, is a beautiful and resilient fig species native to dry tropical forests of Mexico and Baja California. It’s named for its remarkable ability to grow out of rocky hillsides and cliffs, often clinging to bare stone with dramatic exposed roots and a natural bonsai-like form.

This fig is prized for its breathtaking appearance: large, heart-shaped leaves with rose-colored veins, a spreading canopy, and a thickened caudex-like base that forms over time—making it a showstopper in any landscape or container. The tree is highly adaptable and drought-tolerant, thriving in arid or subtropical conditions with well-draining soil and plenty of sun.

Rock Fig produces small, edible figs that are enjoyed by birds and wildlife, and can be eaten fresh or used in preserves. It’s a fantastic choice for xeriscaping, bonsai lovers, or anyone looking to grow a unique fruiting tree with sculptural form and native ecosystem value.

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