Ficus elastica 'Burgundy' /Burgundy Rubber Plant

Ficus elastica 'Burgundy'    / Ficus elastica 'Burgundy'
Burgundy colored foliage on this special selection
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Burgundy colored foliage on this special selection

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Scientific Name: Ficus elastica 'Burgundy'
Common Name: Burgundy Rubber Plant
Plant Type: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height: 30-50 feet
Spread: 20- 30 feet
Light Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Drainage: Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth: Fast
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments: Can make a very large tree in its native habitat, but generally seen as a much snaller container plant. This cultivar has larger leaves than the species. On the upper surface the leaves are tinged with a burgundy to wine color, while the lower surface is a rich wine color.