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Ficus elastica 'Robusta'

Family Moraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 2 - 30 m (6.5 - 100 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 61 m (3 - 200 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The showy glossy foliage is bright red and deep green in colour, bold in texture and evergreen. Ficus elastica 'Robusta' (robust rubbertree) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Ficus elastica 'Robusta' (robust rubbertree) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Container, house plant, shade, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics This tree attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Ficus elastica 'Robusta' (robust rubbertree) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.