| Other names: | (this plant is commonly referred to in Hawaii incorrectly as Ficus rubiginosa) |
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Description:
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Broad-spreading tree up to 70' tall, with aerial and pillar roots from branches, 4" oblong leaves with rusty brown hairs beneath, and paired 1/2" yellow or dull red figs.
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Risk areas:
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Moist forests and open areas.
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| WARNING: | Several species of Ficus are spreading in Hawaii because their specialized wasp pollinators were introduced and the trees are now capable of producing viable seed. Additional species of Ficus to be avoided in Hawaii include Ficus macrophylla and Ficus nota. |
