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Green Island Ficus

Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island'

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Overview

The Green Island Ficus (Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island') is a robust, evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded canopy. Its glossy, bright green leaves tolerate various conditions, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Requiring minimal upkeep, this ficus reaches a mature height of 2-3 feet and spreads 3-4 feet, making it perfect for ground covers or low hedges. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it's resistant to pests and diseases.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — evergreen shrub with a dense
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — providing year-round visual interest with minimal upkeepGreen Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — making it perfect for ground covers or low hedgesGreen Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — When informing the clientGreen Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — due to its slow to moderate growth rateGreen Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — Its glossy, bright green leaves tolerate various conditions, thriving in full sun to partial shadeGreen Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — offering a dense canopy of foliage+20

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Moraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — evergreen shrub with a dense
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — providing year-round visual interest with minimal upkeep
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — making it perfect for ground covers or low hedges
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — When informing the client
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — due to its slow to moderate growth rate
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — Its glossy, bright green leaves tolerate various conditions, thriving in full sun to partial shade
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — offering a dense canopy of foliage
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — Typically reaching a height and spread of 3 to 4 feet
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — after which the plant exhibits drought tolerance.<br><br>Maintenance is minimal
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — botanically known as Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island'
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — This resilient plant makes for an exemplary addition to any landscape design with its lush
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it's resistant to pests and diseases
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — which promises to bring structure and a touch of tropical flair to their garden
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — especially during the establishment period
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — emphasize the ease of care and the aesthetic appeal of this hardy shrub
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — this ficus reaches a mature height of 2-3 feet and spreads 3-4 feet
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — dark green leaves that are compactly arranged on its branches
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — It performs best when situated in full sun to partial shade
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — shrub for full or half
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — the Green Island Ficus is an ideal selection for planting near pools or walkways
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — Green Island Ficus prefers well-drained soils but is notably tolerant of occasional wet feet
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — The Green Island Ficus (Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island') is a robust; this ficus reaches a mature height
Green Island Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa 'Green Island') — requiring only occasional pruning to maintain the desired shape and to remove any damaged or diseased
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