Photo of Ficus vaccinoides foliage, form by J.G. in SF

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Ficus vaccinoides

Also Known As

  • Blueberry Leaf Fig
  • Formosan Creeping Fig

Plant type

groundcover, vine

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 15"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Ficus vaccinoides plant details

Ficus vaccinoides is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover vine with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus vaccinoides

Plant type: groundcover vine
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Uses: container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus vaccinoides

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Essentially appearing as a much smaller version of the more common F. pumila, the creeping fig, this small creature has shiny, rounded leaves of only a 1/3" or so and creates a slow-growing vine or groundcover. Loves dappled shade to full sun and summer water where dry though established plants are quite drought tolerant. Frost hardy to 10 to 12 °F, USDA zone 8, a little colder with protection. Very good container plant.

Gardening facts about Ficus vaccinoides plant

How to Grow Ficus vaccinoides

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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