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West Indian laurel fig

Ficus americana

Range: Caribbean and Mexico to South America

This tropical American species was introduced into Florida long ago and is now well established here. It is a nice medium-sized landscape and street tree, with beautiful dark green foliage and aerial roots that emerge from the trunk and branches. It bears small, red figs that attract birds. Like other species of Ficus, it grows well as an indoor potted plant or bonsai.

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Laurel de las Indias Occidentales

Ficus americana

Distribución: Caribe y México a Sudamérica

Esta especie tropical americana se introdujo en la Florida hace mucho tiempo y ahora está bien establecida aquí. Es un bonito árbol urbano y de paisajes de tamaño mediano, con un hermoso follaje verde oscuro y raíces aéreas que emergen del tronco y las ramas. Tiene pequeños higos rojos que atraen a los pájaros. Como otras especies de Ficus, crece bien como planta de interior en maceta o bonsai.
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