🌿 Green Island Ficus
Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island'
This compact ficus produces small, thick, glossy round leaves on a naturally dense, rounded habit, making it an easy, low-maintenance hedge or border plant.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: A cultivar derived from Ficus microcarpa, native to Southeast Asia
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade; adapts well to a range of conditions
💧 Water: Regular water; drought tolerant once established
📏 Size: Compact grower reaching 2 to 3 feet, easily kept smaller with pruning
🌸 Bloom Time: Non-flowering; grown entirely for its dense, glossy foliage
🌱 Landscape Use: A versatile choice for hedges, borders, groundcover, and topiary
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Mildly toxic; the sap can irritate skin and cause stomach upset if ingested
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend for rich, well-draining soil, then feed lightly with Espoma Plant-Tone during the growing season.