Ficus pumila | Moraceae - Mulberry Family
a.k.a. Ficus repens

Enjoy CLIMBING FIG IVY vines for their...

. bright green heart-shaped year-round foliage >>> dark green + leathery with age
. fast + vigorous mat-forming growth habit >>> self-climbing by aerial rootlets to 15-20'+
. eco-friendly nature >>> pestfree + heat & drought tolerant + deer resistant
. garden versatility >>> choice for fence & wall covers + pillar vines + topiaries

USDA hardiness zones: 8, 9, 10, 11 | Sunset hardiness zones: 8-24 [western states]
LIGHT: partial shade to full shade [tolerates sun with ample moisture]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + well-drained [tolerant of most soils]

ORIGIN: China + Japan + Vietnam | Linnaeus - 1753
CAUTION: Avoid planting climbing ficus vines on wooden structures and over-watering. May become invasive if not pruned to keep in bounds.

Shipping Size: Premium One Gallon Plant

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