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MOrton Bay Fig

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA

By JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA
in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA Experienced

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA

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Bill took me by this awsome tree today!

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JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA Experienced

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA

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This is how far we found the roots from the tree.

Hey Bill it was fun hanging out with you today!

Jeff

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Jeff Rood

JD in the OC Veteran

JD in the OC

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That thing is huge!

Reminds me of the Banyon Trees we have planted in the city here- Ficus benghalensis i think.

bubba Grand Master

bubba

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Great tree! How old is the Biggie in Santa Barbara?Where is that one located?Good to see someone did not just mow it down like I have seen over and over again with our Banyans.

What you look for is what is looking

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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I'm 5 minutes from Moreton Bay, there's some beauties down along the esplanade.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

LJG Grand Master

LJG

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Sweet. I just planted one of those in my courtyard. :)

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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The Moreton Bay Fig is a rainforest tree, and in that habitat it can be a 'strangler fig' - with it's seed setting high in the canopy and it's roots reaching right down to the ground, eventually growing to a stage that strangle it's host and stands alone. It can grow to 50m with wide buttressed roots.

However, many beautiful specimens have grown in the open, both on the Mountain and elsewhere on the coast. In this habitat, they do not reach the heights that they do in the rainforest, but become wide spreading shade trees with wide buttresses, like the one shown above.

They are very thirsty trees and can be very invasive of domestic drainage systems. Not to be recommended on a suburban quarter acre block!

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

fastfeat Grand Master

fastfeat

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Jeff and Bill--

One of my favorite trees! Thanks for posting.

Interestingly. it is rare in Florida, land of so many other Ficus species.

I have to agree with Wal about their placement in average residential yards. As the photos show, those roots can extend great distances.

This tree, even when poorly sited (in small yards), clearly invokes a lot of emotions from people. Probably no other non-native species in SoCal has more plaques and preservation efforts taken on it's behalf. Many large specimens, from Santa Barbara through San Diego, have been given special protection to preserve them in the landscape.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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"If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"

Gbarce Grand Master

Gbarce

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Wow that is an awesome tree!!  The roots look almost sculptural.

Are the roots breaking any of the concrete?  We have a ficus  nnear our house and the roots are invasive and are strong enough to crack walls.

Gene

Manila, Philippines

53 feet above sea level - inland

Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time

http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Hey Jeff- Glad you posted these pics!  I had a great time doing "mini-tours" of the immediate area yesterday.  Gene, if you look at the last couple pics you can see the big roots go right up to curb, but not "break it".  HOWEVER, I just thought while typing this, that this home is one of the oldest in the neighborhood by a good bit.  I suspect it was originally on a large plot, and the streets came "up" to it.

Jeff, didn't you get some pics of those seed?  They look like something from Dr. Suess.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Walt Grand Master

Walt

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That's a nice one. My nephew took this photo six years ago of my parents standing beneath a Ficus macrophylla (Moreton Bay fig) somewhere in Beverly Hills, California (I think).

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Mad about palms

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA Experienced

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA

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LJG Grand Master

LJG

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Not sure if this is true, but I have read that Ficus macrophylla is the only rainforest tree to reach the same size in SoCal as it does in the tropics.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

Daryl Grand Master

Daryl

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They transplant well too. There was one near my place that had to be moved due to road widening. It was about double the volume of the one above, and they just dug it and lifted it..amazing!

Daryl

Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

osideterry Grand Master

osideterry

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Bill or Jeff: Is that one in Orange or San Diego County? Where exactly?

A tree like that would wreck havoc on my lawn. Not a bad idea.

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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(Wal @ Feb. 24 2008,03:12)

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I'm 5 minutes from Moreton Bay, there's some beauties down along the esplanade.

P I C T U R E S ? ? ? ?

Please?

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Walt, the one in No. 11 is in Beverly Hills, in a little park off Santa Monica Booley . . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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(osideterry @ Feb. 24 2008,16:48)

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Bill or Jeff: Is that one in Orange or San Diego County? Where exactly?

A tree like that would wreck havoc on my lawn. Not a bad idea.

Terry, Its in Oceanside.   You didn't know?  :P

I can't think of the name of the street because I never looked, but its just east of the I-5 on the first street that "passes over" the I-5 south of Oceanside Blvd. (no freeway access to this street, thats probably why few people know of it)

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

LJG Grand Master

LJG

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The tree Bill posted a picture of is on 1620 California St.. It is in 'Ornamental Trees of San Diego'. Great book for SoCal'ers.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

osideterry Grand Master

osideterry

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Bill - I've been on that street 1 time in the past 10 years. Now I have a reason to go there again.

Len - A landscape designer I know has that book on his shelf, and I will borrow it. The guy does high-end real estate and hates palms. Will not use them.

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

LJG Grand Master

LJG

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Terry, it is fun to visit the trees in that book. I use my Nav system to track them down. :)

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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(LJG @ Feb. 24 2008,21:05)

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Terry, it is fun to visit the trees in that book. I use my Nav system to track them down. :)

Is that a digital "Thomas Brothers" ?  :D

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

LJG Grand Master

LJG

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(BS, Man about Palms @ Feb. 24 2008,21:14)

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(LJG @ Feb. 24 2008,21:05)

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Terry, it is fun to visit the trees in that book. I use my Nav system to track them down. :)

Is that a digital "Thomas Brothers" ?  :D

Yes. Only different.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

philinsydney Mentor

philinsydney

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Outside Australia it has to be grown from seed, because the flowers are fertilised by one species of wasp which only lives here.

Philip Wright

Sydney southern suburbs

Frost-free within 20 km of coast

Walt Grand Master

Walt

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(Dave from So-Cal @ Feb. 24 2008,19:55)

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Walt, the one in No. 11 is in Beverly Hills, in a little park off Santa Monica Booley . . . .

Dave: I'm sure that's the location you say, as my nephew lives on N. Venice Blvd., about 2 blocks from the beach, and he was taking his grandparents (my parents) on a tour of sorts while they were visting him back in 2002.

Mad about palms

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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Great pictures guys.

Bill, this was the same tree you showed us while we were outhere,no? Unbelievable!!

Jeff

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Here's the oldest Moreton Bay Fig in California, right here in Spring Valley.  It was planted in 1874.  You can see this enormous tree while driving on the 94 east at Kenwood exit.  There's plentiful ground water here 365 days a year and a creek located nearby which this puppy has tapped into well.  The entire ranch house had to be jacked up and the foundation had to be rebuilt over the invasive root system according to the owner.  

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Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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WAL!

P I C T U R E S, mate, please, we're sitting here with sweaty palms for pix of TRULY ENORMOUS MBFs in habitat, taking my swooning sofa whereever I go . . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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(Jeff Searle @ Feb. 25 2008,10:19)

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Great pictures guys.

Bill, this was the same tree you showed us while we were outhere,no? Unbelievable!!

Jeff

Same one!  :D

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

kylecawazafla Veteran

kylecawazafla

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amazing photos! Anyone have any of the "banyaned" Ficus macrophylla at Balboa Park??

I'm always up for learning new things!

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edleigh7 Apprentice

edleigh7

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Hey Wal, I am only 5 mins away from Moreton Bay too, in Tingalpa...

I thought the strangler fig was a different species. Is the strangler fig a MB Fig also....

Ed

Tropical Collector

Brisbane QLD AUS

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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(edleigh7 @ Mar. 09 2008,23:59)

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Hey Wal, I am only 5 mins away from Moreton Bay too, in Tingalpa...

I thought the strangler fig was a different species. Is the strangler fig a MB Fig also....

WELL?!?!?

Pictures!

Ohyhhhh . ...

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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(Dave from So-Cal @ Mar. 10 2008,17:49)

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(edleigh7 @ Mar. 09 2008,23:59)

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Hey Wal, I am only 5 mins away from Moreton Bay too, in Tingalpa...

I thought the strangler fig was a different species. Is the strangler fig a MB Fig also....

WELL?!?!?

Pictures!

Ohyhhhh . ...

You just have to take my word for it Dave, you can trust me.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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(edleigh7 @ Mar. 10 2008,14:59)

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Hey Wal, I am only 5 mins away from Moreton Bay too, in Tingalpa...

I thought the strangler fig was a different species. Is the strangler fig a MB Fig also....

Hi Ed

They're all strangler figs, the biggies, Moreton Bays, Port Jacksons, etc etc. There's a few varieties along the foreshore and in the parks.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

Gbarce Grand Master

Gbarce

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I wonder how much your electric bill would be if you string that tree with Christmas Lights.

Gene

Manila, Philippines

53 feet above sea level - inland

Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time

http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/

edleigh7 Apprentice

edleigh7

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Thanks for that clarification Wal. There is a massive strangler fig up on the Atherton Tablelands called the "Cathederal" I think. It is massive, but sorry no pics :(

Ed

Tropical Collector

Brisbane QLD AUS

Daryl Grand Master

Daryl

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Here's a photo of the 'Curtain Fig' up near Atherton. Fellow palmaholic Mark Wushcke provides scale.

Daryl

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Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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(Daryl @ Mar. 16 2008,20:36)

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Here's a photo of the 'Curtain Fig' up near Atherton. Fellow palmaholic Mark Wushcke provides scale.

Daryl

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Guess who's headed to Atherton on 1st June. Better give me some directions to that tree please Daryl.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

Daryl Grand Master

Daryl

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Easy Wal, drive north, turn left at Cairns, then stop when the weather gets cooler!

I'll PM you the details.

Daryl

Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Woah!

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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