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    • Photo of Ficus salicifolia form by Almost Eden

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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

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    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.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    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

    Gardening facts about Ficus salicifolia plant

    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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    Size

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly shade
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