Cuban
Laurel or Indian Ficus (English), Laurel
(Spanish),
Ficus retusa Moraceae Family. Asian origins, but
adopted as a native Cuban evergreen laurel tree. Cuban
Laurel ficus has a huge lush dome canopy, deep green-blue
foliage in its magnificent branches and leathery pinnate
leafs, its berry-like golden yellow fruits grow in
Spring. Its large branches
can reach up to 20 feet long, trunk is very attractive and
shapes
organically to adapt, runs large air roots and enjoys
holding limestone formations at its base.
Birds,
small mammals,
snakes,
ants, and
other
insects find food and
refuge. This evergreen Laurel is pest resistance and
generally grows in sunny areas year-round. Propagates with
cuttings,
wasps and bee
pollinated. In Asia this is a good bonsai tree,
but in
Yucatan,
Mayan people value its refreshing huge shade.
shapes
organically to adapt, runs large air roots and enjoys
holding limestone formations at its base.
Birds,
small mammals,
snakes,
ants, and
other
insects find food and
refuge. This evergreen Laurel is pest resistance and
generally grows in sunny areas year-round. Propagates with
cuttings,
wasps and bee
pollinated. In Asia this is a good bonsai tree,
but in
Yucatan,
Mayan people value its refreshing huge shade.
