Landscape uses
Where it works well
- Privacy hedges
- Property screening
- Foundation planting
- Commercial buffers
Compact evergreenHedges & Screens
Green Island Ficus
Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island'
Green Island Ficus is selected for reliable landscape structure and broad project versatility. Its mature form, approximately 3–8 ft maintained tall by 4–8 ft wide, should be coordinated with the project's long-term space and maintenance plan.
Planning information
Plant specifications
Use these typical characteristics for early planning. Final performance depends on site conditions, installation, irrigation, and ongoing care.
- Mature height
- 3–8 ft maintained
- Mature spread
- 4–8 ft
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Florida zones
- 10A–11
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Salt tolerance
- Moderate
- Cold tolerance
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High once established
- Plant habit
- Dense evergreen shrub
- Maintenance
- Moderate when clipped
Spacing & care
Plan for long-term success
Spacing
Typical hedge spacing is 2.5–5 ft on center, adjusted for starting size, target height, and the desired time to fill in.
Care notes
Keep away from foundations and confined hardscape where woody roots would be undesirable. Maintain fruit and seedlings responsibly.
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