Creeping Fig
Common Name: Creeping Fig
Species Name: Ficus pumila
Family Name: Moraceae
Plant Facts | |
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Origin | East Asia |
Sun Preference | Partial |
Susceptibility | Mealybugs, spider mites, and scale are common |
ID Characteristics
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 10-foot diameter, 50-foot height
- Leaves: Small, thin and leathery, cordate, and base oblique; white latex bleeds from cut stems or leaves
Habitat/Ecology | |
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USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 9 |
Notes | Most commonly used as ground cover or wall covering |
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