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In the canopy the strangler fig puts out lots of leaves that soon grow thicker than the host tree and rob it of sun light. Eventually the host dies from strangulation, insufficient sunlight and root competition, and the strangler fig stands on its own.
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www.blueplanetbiomes.org/strangler_figs.htm
www.blueplanetbiomes.org/strangler_figs.htm
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An original support tree can sometimes die, leaving a "columnar tree", central core empty, of the Strangler Fig. Strangler figs can also leave trees hollow. ...
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strangler_fig
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strangler_fig
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Eventually the host tree dies of strangulation and shading, and the strangler fig stands in its place. In many cases the host tree may actually succumb from shading and root competition rather than strangulation.
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waynesword.palomar.edu/ploct99.htm
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strangler fig as an ornamental tree because of its large size, fast growth rate, and ability to provide dense shade, but it is not recommended for small landscapes. Problems can also develop with the surface roots and the large amount of fruit drop.
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sfrc.ufl.edu/4h/Strangler_fig/stranfig.htm
sfrc.ufl.edu/4h/Strangler_fig/stranfig.htm
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A strangler fig usually starts out as an epiphyte growing on another tree. Strangler figs flower almost continuously, producing small, spherical "fruits" which are eaten by birds. The birds then spread the seeds in their droppings. ... Mature strangler fig tree...
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www.floridata.com/ref/f/ficu_aur.cfm
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30 Strangler fig tree stock photos and images. Fotosearch Stock Photography and Stock Footage helps you find the perfect photo or footage, fast! ... outdoors, strangler, fig, tree...
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www.fotosearch.com/photos-images/strangler-fig-tree.htm...
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by Christine Bourgeois ... bookmark with del.icio.us ... → E-mail this photo...
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www.worldisround.com/articles/71978/photo15.html
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A thread in the Florida Gardening forum, titled Advice on removing Laurel Fig / Strangler Fig tree ... I just discovered that I have what appears to be a Laurel Fig Ficus in my yard just on the edge of a large Florida Cedar. I pulled up about 25 babies - mostly in my neighbor's yard on the ... We are going to take out hte tree,
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davesgarden.com/forums/t/617223/
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However this fig uses a different strategy. A strangler fig succeeds when its seeds are dispersed into the crown of another tree. By germinating aloft, the fig starts out in the canopy. The fig roots grow down the tree trunk, branching and fusing, and as they thicken they begin to strangle the host tree.
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www.bio.ilstu.edu/armstrong/leftoverimages/crtrip/crima...
www.bio.ilstu.edu/armstrong/leftoverimages/crtrip/crimages/strangfig.htm
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