Ficus brandegeei, commonly known as Petiolate Fig, is an evergreen tree native to Baja California in Mexico. It can reach heights of 10-30 feet (3-9 meters) with a similar spread. The Petiolate Fig is characterized by its glossy, dark green leaves and its distinctive growth habit, which includes a spreading canopy and aerial roots in its natural habitat. It produces small, inedible figs that are hidden within the fleshy tissue of the receptacle, known as a syconium. Flowering occurs year-round, with the flowers being enclosed within the syconium, which is pollinated by specific fig wasps.

The Petiolate Fig is valued for its ornamental foliage and is often used in tropical and subtropical landscapes. It can serve as an attractive specimen tree or be grown as a container plant in cooler climates. It requires moderate maintenance, tolerating a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade. While it prefers well-draining soil, it is adaptable to different soil types. The plant is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry periods. It is not commonly afflicted by serious pests or diseases, but root rot can occur in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0