USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Needs a protected area of the garden in Phoenix
Heat Tolerance: Excellent
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Mexico (Sonora to Oaxaca)
Growth Habits: Tree from 10 to 30 feet (3 to 9 m)
The Lava Fig is related to the Rock Fig, it can be recognized to the pink midrib on the leaves.
The species name "petiolaris" means "with petioles".
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