Ficus benjamina ‘Wintergreen’ – Wintergreen Weeping Fig
Add timeless elegance and lush greenery to your indoor or outdoor space with Ficus benjamina ‘Wintergreen’, a premium selection of the popular Weeping Fig. Renowned for its dense canopy of glossy deep green foliage and graceful, arching branches, ‘Wintergreen’ creates a sophisticated feature wherever it is planted. Ideal as an indoor specimen, patio plant, screening tree or formal hedge, it offers year-round beauty with a refined architectural form.
Fast growing and easy to maintain, Ficus benjamina ‘Wintergreen’ thrives in bright, indirect light indoors or full sun to part shade outdoors in frost-free climates. It responds exceptionally well to pruning, making it perfect for shaping into hedges, standards or topiary. Hardy once established and highly adaptable, it is a favourite for residential gardens, commercial landscapes and stylish interior spaces.
Growing Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ficus benjamina ‘Wintergreen’ |
| Common Name | Wintergreen Weeping Fig |
| Plant Type | Evergreen tree |
| Mature Height | 3–8m (less when grown in pots or indoors) |
| Mature Width | 2–5m |
| Position | Bright indirect light indoors; full sun to part shade outdoors |
| Water Requirements | Moderate; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between watering |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to fast |
| Foliage | Dense, glossy deep green leaves with a graceful weeping habit |
| Maintenance | Low; prune as required to maintain size and shape |
Why You’ll Love It
| Benefit | Why It Stands Out |
| Dense Evergreen Foliage | Provides year-round colour, privacy and lush greenery. |
| Elegant Weeping Habit | Graceful branching creates a soft, sophisticated appearance. |
| Ideal for Screening | Forms an excellent hedge or privacy screen with regular pruning. |
| Perfect Indoors or Outdoors | Versatile enough for homes, offices, patios and gardens. |
| Responds Well to Pruning | Easily shaped into hedges, standards and topiary forms. |
| Low Maintenance | Hardy, adaptable and easy to grow in suitable conditions. |
The perfect evergreen for screening, shaping and stunning feature planting
Enhance your home or landscape with Ficus benjamina ‘Wintergreen’, a versatile evergreen that combines dense glossy foliage, elegant form and exceptional performance for year-round appeal.
