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Ficus 'Ruth Bancroft'

Also Known As

Ficus carica x pumila 'Ruth Bancroft'

Plant type

tree, shrub, vine

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

8a-11

Ficus 'Ruth Bancroft' plant details

Ficus 'Ruth Bancroft' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen shrub, tree or vine with green foliage. and brown and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus 'Ruth Bancroft'

Plant type: shrub, tree or vine
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus 'Ruth Bancroft'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vining shrub seldom exceeding 4-6 ft in height, that clamors through deciduous shrubs & against walls. This cultivar, found in Ruth Bancroft's garden, has the same mitten-shaped leaves, to 3-4", but more gracefully lobed. Teeny, 1 cm figs. For sun to shade, damp or drought though average summer water is best. Essentially evergreen, but deciduous below 15 to 18°F, mid USDA zone 8, and freeze-back at 10 to 15°F. Resprouts from upper USDA zone 7.