This medium-sized to large tree, from sub-tropical coastal Queensland, is distinguished by its short grey trunk, spreading branches and dense crown of small glossy-green leaves carried on drooping twigs.

The weeping fig is a variety of the Chinese Ficus microcarpa, which occurs naturally between Sri Lanka, Australia and the Philippines. The small green figs ripen to a salmon-pink colour in summer. This variety is widely used as a potted ornamental specimen and responds well to pruning.  It is also grown in parks and streets but is definitely not recommended for planting in home gardens because of its fibrous roots.

How high can I grow? Up to 35m.