Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia: Country Or Region Of Origin
China
Plant Profile: Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia
Names
Christmas Fig
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 Feature Summary
Attributes
Perennial
Woody
Seed
Leaf Cutting
Fruit
Snow pea-sized axillary fruit form in early summer and turns red in July, and is showy until Christmas.
Showy
Long-lasting
Summer
Leaves
Dark green random shaped leaves rough sandpaper texture (scabrous).
Rough
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
Stem
Landscape
Winter Garden
Container
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
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Ficus gasparriniana var. laceratifolia Attributes
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
10a
10b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
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
