Does anyone know the name of this Southern California vine? (flowers, grow) - Garden -Trees, Grass, Lawn, Flowers, Irrigation, Landscaping... - City-Data Forum

LQQKOUT · 04-21-2009, 02:08 PM

Boston Ivy maybe?

timelesschild · 04-21-2009, 02:14 PM

The leaves are sort of small, like the size of coins, they are evergreen, and they grow FLAT to the wall. The plant is very drought-resistant.

I don't think it's Boston Ivy based on these facts.... but I had never heard of Boston Ivy until you mentioned it, so I really appreciate the guess.

LQQKOUT · 04-21-2009, 02:25 PM

Does it produce any type of berries or flowers??

timelesschild · 04-21-2009, 02:26 PM

I have not seen any flowers or berries (but it might produce some, I just haven't seen them).

LQQKOUT · 04-21-2009, 02:34 PM

huh, well then. Sorry I can't be more of help.

Jungle George · 04-21-2009, 05:49 PM

It looks like ficus pumila from your pix...here's some links to check for yourself...

Floridata: Ficus pumila

Ficus pumila - Creeping fig (Moraceae) - Image 070906-8493 - Plants of Hawaii - Images

ARAH · 04-21-2009, 06:50 PM

I have this in my yard (san diego), it's a creeping fig. Somewhat invasive yet a very nice cover.

timelesschild · 04-21-2009, 08:00 PM

Perfect. You got it - and now I'm off to purchase it!

Thanks so much!!

si33 · 04-21-2009, 10:12 PM

yes, the plant in the picture is creeping fig (ficus pumila)..great plant for covering walls..just don't allow it to get up into any nearby trees as it can become invasive and try to out-compete anything in it's path when really happy..

Other than that,..its a nice evergreen wall cover..