About This Product
Botanical Name: Ficus retusa nitida 'Green Gem'
Common Name: Green Gem Indian Laurel Fig
A tropical evergreen tree with upright branches and dense foliage. Adaptable to pruning as a hedge, screen, or standard. Leaves are large, dark green, glossy and leathery. Popular as an indoor tree. Produces multiple aerial roots in wet areas. Best in containers due to aggressively spreading root systems. Considered the premier variety within the species.
USDA Zone: Zones 10 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 9, 13, 16 - 24
Mature Height: 30 - 40 feet
Mature Width: 30 - 40 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Regular
