Weeping fig

The approximately 800 species of fig belong to the mulberry family. These plants come in a wide variety of growth forms, ranging from small shrubs to giant trees.

Fig trees are found in all tropical regions of the world. The fruits form an essential part of the diet of many birds and small mammals (monkeys, bats, fruit bats). The seeds pass through the animals’ digestive tracts undamaged and are thus distributed.

Many fig trees produce side shoots from the base of the main trunk. These shoots bend towards the ground and form supporting roots.