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Ficus salicifolia
Also Known As
- Ficus cordata ssp. salicifolia
- Ficus neriifolia regularis f. salicifolia
- Narrow Leaf Ficus
- Narrow Leaf Weeping Fig
- Willow Leaf Ficus
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 6'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Ficus salicifolia plant details
Ficus salicifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus salicifolia
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: moraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 6 FT - tall
- Uses: bonsai, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus salicifolia
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Mature height of 6"-40' tall depending on desired height making this variety of Ficus sought after in Bonsai gardens for thousands of years. its ability to be trimmed and trained into a Bonsai tree is unparalled.
A dwarf Weeping Fig, this dense small bush or miniature tree lends itself to small indoor spaces and is a popular choice for Bonsai.
By: Almost Eden
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How to Grow Ficus salicifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'PT-DF-14'
aka Ficus carica Fignomenal
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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aka Ficus 'Shivereana Moonshine', Ficus 'Shiveriana Moonshine'
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6'-20'
Width: 3'-20'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6'-20'
Width: 3'-10'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
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