Ficus lutea aka Dahomey Rubbertree

Ficus lutea is a tree in the family Moraceae, commonly known as the giant-leaved fig or Lagos rubbertree. It is a large, briefly-deciduous tree, capable of growing to 25 m in height with a spreading crown of up to 45 m wide. Bark is relatively smooth-textured and dark grey to brown in colour. It has lovely smooth, glossy, distinctive leaves that can measure from 130 to 430 mm in length and up to 200 mm in width, with clear yellow veining and entire margins. This tree is native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa to Tropical Africa and can also become a strangler in certain conditions. Did you know that this fig tree also produces fruits? All plants in the Ficus genus produce figs, resulting from tiny wasps that use the fruits as a safe place to raise their young. In addition, Ficus plants contain a milky sap that emerges when the twigs are broken. This sap makes them toxic, so be sure to keep a close eye out if you have children or pets!