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Ficus pumila
Small creeping vine that has self-rooting stems that will cling to walls and trunks of trees in its juvenile stage. As a juvenile it has soft heart shaped dark green leaves. As it matures the plant develops thick stocky branches in its adult stage, with longer leathery mid-green leaves. Very useful for densely covering walls, fences or buildings. Hardy, though prefers semi-shaded sites.
Genus
Ficus
Species
pumila
Cultivar
Common name
Creeping fig
Family name
Moraceae
Place of origin
East Asia
DETAILS
Height
30 cm
Width
100 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Immaculate / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Climbers
Category
Self-clinging, aerial roots or adhesive.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants