Ficus heterophylla [DJHC]

Also Known As

Ficus heterophylla DJHC - small leaf form

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

8a-11

Ficus heterophylla [DJHC] plant details

Ficus heterophylla [DJHC] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with red foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus heterophylla [DJHC]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen red
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus heterophylla [DJHC]

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of several ficus collections by Dan Hinkley and another of our favorites with small, narrow leaves flushed orange, red, and green on a shrub to about 6' tall. As with the larger leaf form, creates a most unusual garden texture in full sun to about half shade. Evergreen when temperatures remain above 20 °F, in USDA Zone 9, but may lose leaves in the teens °F, recovering nicely in the spring. Looks to be ultimately frost hardy to about 10 °F, the bottom of USDA Zone 8, and probably lower with mulch.