Meet a robust Australian evergreen that is just as comfortable in your living room as it is in a spacious yard.
The Illawarra Fig is a robust evergreen tree from eastern Australia that works well both in the garden and indoors. Outdoors, it thrives in full sun or partial shade, eventually developing a massive trunk and a spreading canopy. It pairs beautifully with companion plants like Asplenium nidus.
This tree is easy to care for and grows at a moderate pace. It requires moderate watering and becomes drought-tolerant once established. You can propagate new plants using cuttings, seeds, or layering.
During the spring and summer, the tree produces edible fruits that attract birds and bats to your garden. It also features unique leaves with fuzzy, rusty-colored undersides. Because the plant is toxic to humans and pets, you should choose its location carefully.