Indian Laurel Columns Hedge
This means they are green all year round.
Indian laurel columns hedge. Ficus nitida column indian laurel fig is well known to southern california residents. Grows at a moderate rate up to 40 ft. I went over to moon valley nursery and they all recommended indian laurel columns or ficus nitida. So looking for a privacy hedge to plant along the perimeter of our backyard view fence.
In fact this single trunk variety loves to grow where there s plenty of full sun exposure. May be pruned at almost any time of year to size or shape. Ficus indian laurel ficus nitida the ficus indian laurel is one of the best medium to large shade trees you can find. Featuring fast growing dense evergreen leaves the ficus is available in a few different styles single trunk multi trunk and column style.
Indian laurel fig hedges and trees ficus nitida. Laurel is a superb hedging plant. Regular water in summer. It also does well as a patio container plant.
Laurel a complete guide to planting and caring for a laurel hedge. Deep water while young establishes a strong root system able to withstand the most stringent water restrictions. Ficus nitida ficus indian laurel ficus are probably the most popular privacy hedge used in los angeles and southern california. Indian laurel columns the ficus nitida or indian laurel has been the number one selling tree at moon valley nurseries for more than 20 years because of its versatility.
Thick dark green leaves cover the upright branches of this fast growing evergreen tree. Best in full sun tolerates some shade evergreen. Ficus retusa nitida indian laurel fig 24 box tree 399 99 249 00 podocarpus gracilior 15 gallon column 129 99 59 00 carolina cherry laurel 15 gallon column 129 99 59 00. Native to india and malaysia ficus nitida is widely used as a street tree and as a formal hedge in southern california.
It makes a superb street or lawn tree in frost free areas. 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. The indian laurel fig ficus microcarpa nitida thrives in the mild coastal climates and in the hottest of desert environments providing a lush green appearance into even the most water stingy landscapes. These bad boys are expensive and cheapest is at 199 a pop i need to cover about 60 so will get pricey.