Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island' — one of South Florida's most dependable landscape shrubs. Wholesale to licensed contractors in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas.
Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island'
Green Island Ficus is one of the most widely specified shrubs by South Florida landscape contractors — and for good reason. Its slow, dense growth habit means it holds its shape without constant trimming, making it a low-maintenance win for both the installer and the homeowner. The rounded, waxy leaves have a clean, refined look that works in everything from formal estate landscapes to commercial median plantings in Palm Beach County, Broward County, and beyond.
At Heritage Farms Inc., we've been growing Green Island Ficus for South Florida landscapers since 1989. We stock it in multiple container sizes to support a range of project types and budgets — from small residential borders to large commercial installations. Whether you're in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, or anywhere across the region, our Boynton Beach nursery serves you.
| Scientific Name | Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island' |
| Mature Height | Up to 3 feet (spreads as it matures) |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to part shade |
| Water Needs | Low once established |
| Salt Tolerance | High |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| USDA Zones | 10–11 |
| Available Sizes | Multiple container sizes — call for current stock |
We supply licensed landscape contractors only. Contact us to check current inventory, available sizes, and volume pricing for your next project.
Installation note: The milky sap inside Green Island Ficus stems can cause skin irritation. Advise installers to wear gloves when cutting or pruning. Once established, it is extremely low maintenance and self-managing.
Its naturally slow, mounding growth means it stays tidy longer between maintenance visits — a major selling point for residential and HOA clients alike.
High salt and drought tolerance means it survives coastal exposure, rocky South Florida soil, and periods of no irrigation once it's established.
From low borders and foundation plantings to large ground-cover installations and accent specimens, Green Island Ficus adapts to nearly every project type.
Heritage Farms Inc. in Boynton Beach, FL supplies wholesale Green Island Ficus to licensed landscape contractors across Palm Beach County, Broward County, Martin County, and surrounding areas. Call (561) 719-7853 or contact us for current availability.
Yes — both. Green Island Ficus has high salt tolerance, making it suitable for coastal and Intracoastal properties throughout South Florida. Once established, it is also highly drought tolerant and requires minimal irrigation.
For hedges and borders, 2–3 feet on center is typical, depending on container size and desired fill speed. For foundation plantings or accent specimens, 3–4 feet on center is common. Your Heritage Farms contact can advise based on current stock sizes.
We stock Green Island Ficus in multiple container sizes. Available inventory changes with the season — call (561) 719-7853 or send us a message for current stock and volume pricing.
No. Heritage Farms is a wholesale-only nursery. We sell exclusively to licensed landscape contractors and landscape professionals — not to the general public or homeowners.
Our in-depth guide covers how to spec, install, and maintain Green Island Ficus across a variety of South Florida landscape applications.
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