Ficus pumila ‘Climbing Ficus’
$12.99 – $39.99
Ficus pumila
Strong, evergreen climber that suits a beautiful Formal, Hampton or Modern garden.
• Rounded, green foliage with yellow-pink new growth
• Covers walls and fences without the need of any trellis or wiring
• Tolerates hot, dry conditions, full sun and shade
Climbing Ficus is evergreen meaning it keeps its leaves all year round and takes a little longer to cover the wall than Boston Ivy, another leafy climber popular in Melbourne and Victoria. If kept neatly trimmed flat to the wall, Ficus pumila keeps very fine, beautiful foliage and can be kept at a thickness of 4-8 cm thick on the wall. This plant is a great choice where space is at a premium as alternatives like Boston Ivy will be around 25 -30cm thick over the wall.
Ficus pumila grows best in hot sun but also does well in shade.
| botanical name | Ficus pumila |
|---|---|
| height x width | Climber up to 6m |
| planting distance | For hedge or screen: 60cm |
| features | Attractive small green foliage, self clinging and does not need any support, |
| conditions | Very tough, prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil |
| landscape use | Covering ugly brick walls, exposed walls, fences, hanging baskets, indoors in a pot |
