Tender when young but develops some hardiness with age. Santa Barbara has a Moreton Bay Fig which was planted in 1877 that has a spread of over 150 ft. This is the species that Disney Land calls the Swiss Family Robinson Tree. The tree near the Kellogg Mansion was probably planted in the early 1930's. Broadly domed habit with a moderate rate of growth and a very dense canopy.
Mature leaves are dark green while newly emerging foliage is light rose to chartreuse in color.
Good border plants, used as a screen or background. Widely used as street trees in Los Angeles. Likes a well drained soil that is a sandy loam. Takes first exposure seacoast to the inland valley. Needs summer water and is tender to half hardy.