Green Island Ficus – Ficus microcarpa ‘Green Island’

General Landscape Uses: Hedge, ground cover, border

Ecological Restoration Notes: Limited value

Description: Green Island Ficus is a terrific choice for a dense low hedge. It has deep green and glossy leaves, and forms a very manicured look.  It is versatile as well, taking both sun or shade.

Dimensions: Height 3 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Native Range: India, Southern China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Northern Australia, New Guinea

Native Habitats: Lowland tropical and subtropical forests, riverbanks, rocky outcrops

Soils: Well-drained

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate to high

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Shade

Flower Color: Pale white or cream

Flower Characteristics: Enclosed inside the fig

Flowering Season: All year

Fruit: Small figs, green ripening to black

Wildlife and Ecology: Provides low shelter for small lizards, amphibians, and insects

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings