Fig trees (Ficus carica) are a beautiful and delicious ... "This elegant, self-pollinating olive tree features a weeping habit, evergreen grayish-green foliage, and fragrant spring blooms ...

But this is the worst thing you can do for your bougainvillea.

Ernodia littoralis, or beach creeper, is used extensively in the via as a wonderful replacement for green island ficus ... This tough evergreen cycad grows to about 2 feet with lovely arching ...