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. The one and the only tollgate of Bulawayo-Plumtree highway is located in Figtree. Also Redwood leisure centre is located in Figtree and there is a filling station less than 50m to the leisure centre. About 4km from Figtree there is a Bazha turn, unpaved road which connects to Matopo-Kezi-Maphisa road. Francistown(Botswana) is one the major town located close to Figtree and is 155km away from Francistown.
Coordinates: 20°22′S 28°20′E / 20.367°S 28.333°E