Alii fig, long-leaf fig, banana-leaf fig
Ficus maclellandii “Alii” is a cultivar created by selection. The difference to Ficus maclellandii lies in the shape and coloration of the leaves. The leaves of “Alii” are long and narrow (lanceolate), whereas Ficus maclellandii can have both lanceolate and oval leaves (source as .pdf).
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Evergreen tree or shrub, over 10 meters
Origin: Ficus maclellandii is native to Southeast Asia (distribution map)
USDA zone: 12 (50 F/10 °C)
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Botany
Family: Moraceae
Name: Ficus maclellandii “Alii” (syn. Ficus binnendijkii, Ficus longifolia)
Categories: Indoor Plants | Shrubs & Trees |
