Indian Laurel Columns Phoenix

Indian laurel fig is a fast growing stately tree that works well in any landscape.

Indian laurel columns phoenix. Super indian laurel column row by moon valley nurseries. And here is the same tree 11 months after the freeze of january 2007 in november 2007. I went over to moon valley nursery and they all recommended indian laurel columns or ficus nitida. These bad boys are expensive and cheapest is at 199 a pop i need to cover about 60 so will get pricey.

Grows at a moderate rate up to 40 ft. Plant ficus 2 3 feet apart in a row to create a screen that can grow well over 10 feet tall. This tree takes pruning very well. The ficus indian laurel is one of the best medium to large shade trees you can find.

In fact this single trunk variety loves to grow where there s plenty of full sun exposure. Leaves measure 2 3 inches long and are a glossy green color. Extreme summer temperatures above 115 o f and intense sunlight will also damage exposed foliage on the upper canopy of trees. May be pruned at almost any time of year to size or shape.

Ficus nitida is native to asia and hawaii and is an evergreen tree ideal for growing in the southwest. Super indian laurel column row by moon valley nurseries. Ficus nitida is probably the most popular plant used as a privacy hedge in los angeles and southern california. Indian laurel fig across phoenix experienced freeze damage in january 2007.

Indian laurel fig hedges and trees ficus nitida. Regular water in summer. Ficus grow very fast and are easy to maintain. This tree is an evergreen that reaches 35 40 high sometimes to 60 and takes on an equal spread.

Best in full sun tolerates some shade evergreen. Native to india and malaysia ficus nitida is widely used as a street tree and as a formal hedge in southern california.