The Curtain Fig Green figs produce red fruit and fleshy leaves that are eaten by a wide range of birds, insects, bats and other mammals.

The root system is typically shallow and spreading, sometimes covering 50 ft (15 m) of ground, but in permeable soil some of the roots may descend to 20 ft (6 m). The deciduous leaves are palmate, deeply divided into 3 to 7 main lobes, these more shallowly lobed and irregularly toothed on the margins.

Fig tree roots are extremely strong and have been known to cause damage to pipework and foundations. It is always a good idea when planting new figs to restrict their roots, either by planting in a pot and sinking this into the ground, or by creating a sunken box of paving slabs to plant into.

Curtain Fig, Yungaburra This large fig tree in Curtain Fig Tree National Park is unique because the extensive aerial roots, that drop 15 metres to the forest floor, have formed a ‘curtain’. Vertical fig roots then formed a curtain-like appearance and the host trees rotted away, leaving the freestanding fig tree.

Indian Laurel, Curtain Fig (Ficus microcarpa nitida)

1. Plant Feed. Not necessary.
2. Watering. Water 2 – 3 times per week until established.
3. Soil. Ordinary, well-drained soil.
4. Basic Care Summary. Prefers infrequent, deep watering once established. Prune to maintain desired shape.

500 years old

Description. The Curtain Fig Tree (Ficus virens) is situated on Curtain Fig Tree Road approximately one kilometre north of the town of Yungaburra, in the Curtain Fig National Park within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

500 year old

ANSWER: Figs trees are easy to propagate from dormant, hardwood cuttings taken this month. Cut 10- to 12-inch pieces from the ends of branches. You may plant several fig cuttings together in a container of potting soil covering the lower 4 to 6 inches of the cuttings.

With its glossy leaves and light gray trunk, the ficus tree, or weeping fig, is a pretty, graceful plant that’s been popular for decades. It’s usually sold as a small tree or bush, up to about 6 feet tall, though in the wild, it can grow up to 60 feet tall with branches draping toward the ground.

Lake Eacham is a maar—a volcanic crater formed by two massive explosions from superheating of groundwater. Some of the original underlying sedimentary rocks occur today as metamorphics outcropping in parts of the crater rim.

A clear, blue lake surrounded by cool rainforest, Lake Eacham offers swimming, birdwatching, canoeing, picnic areas and shady walking tracks.

A freshwater crocodile is known to be present in Lake Eacham. No incidents have been reported in relation to this crocodile and humans.

Lake Eacham Circuit Track is a 1.8 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Lake Eacham, Queensland, Australia that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, nature trips, and bird watching.

Lake Barrine was gazetted a national park in 1934. In 1988 it was included within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, and in 1994, joined with Lake Eacham under the one name—Crater Lakes National Park.

215′

44 km

Domestic animals are prohibited in national parks.

9,130 years ago