Cuban Laurel

Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’

• Common Name: Cuban Laurel
• Scientific Name: Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’
• ​Family Name:  Moraceae
• Origin:  India, Malaysia
• Height:  40’
• Width:  40’
• Growth:  Medium
• Zone:  9 -12
• Light Needs:  Full sun to partial shade
• Salt Tolerance:  Good
• Soil/PH/Texture:  Sandy soil, acidic to high alkaline
• Soil Moisture:  Moist
• Drought Tolerance:  Good
• Pests/Diseases: Susceptible to thrip.
• Growing Conditions: Moderate
• Characteristics: Has a rounded dense crown with long dangling aerial roots. Considered invasive and can lift sidewalks and pavements.
• Propagation: Seed.
• Wildlife: Does not attract wildlife.
• Facts:  Can be a shrub, tree, or vine.  A subtropical and tropical tree, it requires a warm climate and humidity.  This plant is used medically in India, China, Japan.
• Designer Considerations: Ornamental plant, shade tree, specimen, Bonsai.