Ficus sarmentosa var. nipponica

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 5'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-10b

Ficus sarmentosa var. nipponica plant details

Ficus sarmentosa var. nipponica is a slow-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus sarmentosa var. nipponica

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Uses: container plant, trellis, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus sarmentosa var. nipponica

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This cousin of the more common F. pumila, slightly tougher and a bit slower growing, has leathery pointed leaves of about 2-3?? and the climbing, clinging, grasping, scraping, prying habits that we all desire... We have ours climbing the trunk of a trachycarpus palm, making a lovely green column. Shade or sun and occasional summer water for more vigorous growth. The best news: it has survived 0F, USDA zone 7, with little damage, though we still suggest mulching, at least where possible, when the next arctic express arrives.