Ficus rubiginosa Rustyleaf Fig 12. Prunus caroliniana Carolina Cherry, Cherry Laurel 13. Moderate rate of growth. Leaves have a gritty sandpaper texture. They are not lobed and new growth is red turning green.
Flowers are insignificant and fruit are found as large clusters on the trunk.
Used in the landscape as an accent, patio specimen, espalier, naturalizing or massing. Needs soils with lots of organic matter and moist. Take full sun or half shade. Needs protection from drying winds and requires summer water. May go cold deciduous.