COMMON NAME Creeping Fig |
BOTANICAL NAME Ficus pumila |
HEIGHT 1′ |
WIDTH 20′ |
MONOECIOUS |
EVERGREEN |
LIFESPAN 25 years |
COLD TOLERANCE 20° F or lower |
SOIL TYPE Well drained |
DROUGHT TOLERANCE Yes |
SALT TOLERANCE Yes |
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Prefers part shade. Likes bright light, can tolerate full sun (best to have only morning sun). Avoid direct sunlight, especially if plant climbs a building in the afternoon sun, as this can burn the plant. |
COLOR Green |
MONTH OF COLOR All year |
FRUIT Green to brown. Inedible. |
COMMENTS Great plant for covering walls. Very aggressive. Can be difficult to contain. Native to East Asia. |
PRICE 1 gallon $5 |