An upright and wide shrub or small tree with sandpapery leaves. Green fruit ripen to dark purple. Grows in a variety of soils including sand. Can be pruned to keep at a lower height, smaller width or to from into a tree shape. Would be a perfect feature in a garden.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
Sandpaper fig
Ficus opposita

Sandpaper Fig; Credit: Greg Tasney
Plant Description:
Special features: Sandpapery leaves, dark purple fruit
Fauna attractant: Wasps, birds
More information: https://www.somemagneticislandplants.com.au/sandpaper-fig
Flower-Fruit colour: Purple fruit
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Height: up to 5 m
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full sun/part shade
Water requirement: Low
Width: 3 m