Ficus aspera (common names: Mosaic Fig)
Ficus aspera (aka Mosaic Fig)
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17 Oct, 2008
It's probably a clown fig because of the many colours in the leaves, like a clown fish or clown suit clowns wear, lol.
I can't see any problem with landscaping and including this fine tree.
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17 Oct, 2008
It is called clown fig because of the variegation of the leaves and the red figs which resemble a clown's nose. I do see it used in the landscape here occasionally, it is overwhelming in some landscapes. It ha to be strategically placed though. I really like variegated plants and trees they can be showy in an all green landscape if well-placed.
On photo - Ficus aspera - Clown Fig
17 Oct, 2008
Delonix1 ~
Thanks.
I do like to know how the unusual names originate.
Sometimes internet gives me the answer, but not always!
Thank you again. You've uploaded some super photos this week. :o)
On photo - Ficus aspera - Clown Fig
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Joined 14 Aug, 2008
East Anglia
17 Oct, 2008
I tried to look up why the name Clown fig.
All I could find was a joke :
Do Clown Figs taste funny? :o)
Do we know why it is called Clown Fig, please?
On photo - Ficus aspera - Clown Fig