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Hedge · Foundation · Accent · Tropical
Green Island Ficus
Ficus microcarpa · Shrub
Green Island Ficus is a slow-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, that matures to about 3–8 ft × 3–6 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs. It stands up well to drought.
- USDA zones
- 9-11
- Sun
- Full sun, Part shade
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 3–8 ft × 3–6 ft
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Maintenance
- Low
- Foliage
- Dark green
- Tough against
- Drought
- Native to
- Tropical Asia
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