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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Moraceae (Mulberrys) |
| Origin: Socotra Island (Indian Ocean- Yemen) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Synonyms: [Ficus vasta] |
| Height: 12-16 feet |
| Width: 10-20 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Ficus socotrana (Socotran Fig) A small wide tree 15 to 20 feet tall by an equal or wider spread in our mediterranean climate but apparently grows more upright in moister climates. It has attractive soft fuzzy rounded 6 to 8 inch long leaves with rusty reddish new growth. Small fruit is fairly hard. Plant in full sun to light shade and irrigated occasionally. Reliably hardy to around 30°F but able to handle a few degrees less for short durations. As the name implies, this plant hails from the island of Socotra south of Yemen where is grows on limestone rocks and stony slopes above 1,600 feet along canyons and creeks. Recent taxonomic has combined this species with Ficus vasta which ranges from the southern Arabian Peninsula south to Ethiopia but we continue to list this plant as Ficus socotrana because it has better name recognition. Our plants from cuttings taken of a tree in the Santa Barbara garden of Don and Dave Harris.
The information about Ficus socotrana displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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