| Botanical name | Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island' |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Laurel fig, ficus, Chinese banyan |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Grows glossy green foliage. |
| Maintenance | This compact Ficus does not need regular clipping to maintain a bushy appearance. |
| Fruit | Reddish berries turn black when ripe. |
Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island' (Laurel fig, ficus, Chinese banyan)
- Botanical name: Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island'
- Common name(s): Laurel fig, ficus, Chinese banyan
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This compact Ficus does not need regular clipping to maintain a bushy appearance. Glossy green foliage contrasts with reddish berries which turn black when ripe.
Family: Moraceae
Synonym: Ficus nitida
Botanical Pronunciation: FY-kus my-kro-KAR-puh
Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island' requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Grows glossy green foliage.
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