💚 Green Island Ficus
Ficus microcarpa ‘Green Island’
Glossy, Compact Shrub Perfect for Low Hedges
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Tropical Asia
This slow-growing ficus forms tidy mounds of rounded, glossy green leaves. Heat- and salt-tolerant, it’s a popular choice for low-maintenance borders and coastal landscapes.
☀️ Light: Full sun to part sun
💧 Water: Low to moderate
📏 Size: 2–3 ft tall, 3–4 ft wide (can be pruned)
🌸 Bloom Time: Inconspicuous
🪴 Landscape Use: Low hedges, foundation plantings, coastal gardens, formal borders
💡 Casaplanta Tip:
Amend soil with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop to improve structure and root strength in compact or sandy soils.