• Photo of Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia (Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolias)

Plant Profile: Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia

Names

Christmas Fig

  • Photo of Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia (Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolias)

Phonetic Spelling:Fy-kus gas-par-rin-ee-AY-nuh

Genus:Ficus

Species:gasparriniana

Family:Moraceae

The Christmas Fig, a member of the Moraceae family originating from China, is known for its striking summer fruits that ripen to a vibrant red and persist through the winter months. This resilient fig is particularly notable for its unique foliage, as each leaf exhibits a distinct shape and features a sandpaper-like texture.

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia Feature Summary

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Tags

#winter interest
#interesting leaves
#rough leaves
#tropical shrub
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
#fruits winter
#container plants

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Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia is often confused with:

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia Feature Summary

Fruit
Snow pea-sized axillary fruit form in early summer and turns red in July, and is showy until Christmas.
Showy
Long-lasting
Leaves
Dark green random shaped leaves rough sandpaper texture (scabrous).
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Shrub
Tree
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Good Drainage
Moist
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
High Organic Matter
Landscape
Winter Garden
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia Attributes

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Country Or Region Of Origin

China

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia Fruit

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Fruit Description

Snow pea-sized axillary fruit form in early summer and turns red in July, and is showy until Christmas.

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Fruit Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Display/Harvest Time

Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia Leaves

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Leaf Description

Dark green random shaped leaves rough sandpaper texture (scabrous).

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Leaf Feel

Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia Whole Plant Traits

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia Cultural Conditions

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
10a
thermostat
10b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia Stem

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia Landscape

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy