Strangler Fig (Ficus americana)

The way the the strangler figs spread the constrictive “tentacles” around the palm’s trunk is as artistic to the casual viewer as it’s deadly to the host.

This tree is out in the open, with plenty of light, which sometimes saves the tree, as light and soil is what the fig requires, it should not have a need to strangle when those needs are met.

Last updated on 31 March 2023