Sandpaper Fig Ficus opposita

APPEARANCE : Sandpaper Fig gets its name from its rough, sandpaper-like leaves. Though it doesn’t sound appetising, this ancient fig tree produces a very sweet fruit that’s said to be the best tasting Australian fig. Fruits grow to about 2cm in diameter, starting out green then darkening to a purple-black colour when ripe January to June. Sandpaper Fig has a smaller root system than many other fig trees, however the aggressive nature of Ficus roots means any in-ground planting should still remain 5 or more metres away from your plumbing, pathways and structural foundations.