Ficus ‘Green Island’ is a compact, dense evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage, ideal for hedges, screening, or container planting. Its upright, bushy growth habit makes it excellent for creating privacy or structured garden borders. Hardy and fast-growing, it responds well to pruning and is a reliable, low-maintenance option for both formal and informal landscapes.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once mature
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a wide range of soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for tubs or large planters
Mature Height: 3–4 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Yes
Leaf colour: Glossy bright green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 5–10 cm long, ovate
Flower Colour: Insignificant; small figs in rare cases
Flower Shape: N/A
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Rare
Ficus ‘Green Island’ is a compact, dense evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage, ideal for hedges, screening, or container planting. Its upright, bushy growth habit makes it excellent for creating privacy or structured garden borders. Hardy and fast-growing, it responds well to pruning and is a reliable, low-maintenance option for both formal and informal landscapes.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once mature
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a wide range of soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for tubs or large planters
Mature Height: 3–4 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Yes
Leaf colour: Glossy bright green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 5–10 cm long, ovate
Flower Colour: Insignificant; small figs in rare cases
Flower Shape: N/A
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Rare
