Indian Laurel Columns
Best in full sun tolerates some shade evergreen.
Indian laurel columns. Ficus nitida is probably the most popular plant used as a privacy hedge in los angeles and southern california. Regular water in summer. Indian laurel fig hedges and trees ficus nitida. Brea hollywood san fernando ventura and glendale among others also have removed indian laurel from some streets.
Ficus nitida is native to asia and hawaii and is an evergreen tree ideal for growing in the southwest. Grows at a moderate rate up to 40 ft. In fact this single trunk variety loves to grow where there s plenty of full sun exposure. Ficus grow very fast and are easy to maintain.
Not only do indian laurels provide excellent shade the indian laurel fig ficus nitida column in one of its variations can make an excellent screen as it grows as a column. Ficus nitida column indian laurel fig is well known to southern california residents. Thick dark green leaves cover the upright branches of this fast growing evergreen tree. May be pruned at almost any time of year to size or shape.
Podocarpus gracilior 24 box column 399 00 199 00 ficus retusa nitida indian laurel fig 15 gallon column 129 99 59 00 ficus retusa nitida indian laurel fig 15 gal tree 149 99 79 00. Plants available in 3 ft 6 ft 9 ft and 12 feet tall. The ficus indian laurel is one of the best medium to large shade trees you can find. Indian laurel fig drought tolerant trees.
Plant ficus 2 3 feet apart in a row to create a screen that can grow well over 10 feet tall. Thought it is commonly grown as a tree ficus nitida can also be. It also does well as a patio container plant. Most cities at the minimum have stopped planting new ficus.
Ficus retusa nitida indian laurel fig 15 gal tree 149 99 79 00 ficus retusa nitida indian laurel fig 24 box tree 399 99 249 00 podocarpus gracilior 15 gallon column 129 99 59 00.