Figtree, Zimbabwe

Figtree is a village in the province of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe.

It is located about 37 km south-west of Bulawayo on the main Bulawayo-Plumtree road.

The village is named after a wild fig tree which in the 19th century those wishing to enter the Matabele Kingdom had to wait by this tree for permission to proceed.

It is the 6th largest amongst the 22 wards in Bulilima District which has a total population of 85600 people.

Figtree currently has one small residential suburb called Garikai/ Hlalanikuhle which is controlled by the Bulilima Rural District Council.