Ficus carica x pumila

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

7a-11

Ficus carica x pumila plant details

Ficus carica x pumila is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus carica x pumila

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus carica x pumila

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An old phenomenon, having floated around West Coast gardens for many years, given to us by Mannings Heather Farm in the early 1980s. Vining shrub with mitten-shaped leaves to 3 or 4", seldom exceeding 4- 6 ft unless carefully trained. We use ours clamoring through the bases of deciduous shrubs and against walls. Little tiny figs -- about 1 centimeter or so. Essentially evergreen but goes deciduous below 15 °F to 18 °F; freeze-back plant at 10 °F to 15 °F. Sun to shade with average water; accepts damp to drought. Frost hardy into upper USDA zone 7.