Indian Laurel Columns

Ficus microcarpa nitida

Indian Laurel Ficus nitida Height Comparison 5-25 Gal.

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Indian Laurel Columns

Name: Indian Laurel Columns
Brand: Plants Express
Price: 39.95 USD
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Ficus microcarpa nitida

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Plant Type

Tree

Seasonality

Evergreen

Mature height

5-20 ft.

Mature Width

3-10 ft.

Sun exposure

Sun/Part Sun

Watering

Regular

Growth Rate

Fast

Grows Well in Zones

10, 11

Characteristics

Drought Tolerant

Special uses

Hedge, Privacy

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Description

Ficus microcarpa nitida, commonly known as Indian Laurel or simply Ficus nitida, is a versatile evergreen tree, grown in a staked-column form, that adds privacy and lush greenery to any landscape. With its dense, glossy leaves and upright growth habit, it serves as an excellent choice for hedges, privacy screens, or as a stand-alone specimen tree if pruned to shape.

Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, once established
Fast-growing, 2-3 ft./year under optimal conditions
Very adaptable and versatile
Use as a privacy hedge or windscreen

SUNLIGHT & LOCATION

Full sun or partial shade
Plant in well drained, moderately fertile, sandy or loamy soil
Protect from temperatures above 110℉, especially when young
Hardy to 30℉ and grows best in USDA zones 10-11

PLANTING

Plant in well drained, moderately fertile, sandy or loamy soil.
Choose a location with adequate drainage.
Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball.
Add G&B Organics Planting Mix to improve soil drainage and build a strong soil environment that allows plants to reach their full potential.
Fill the hole with soil to the crown of the roots (careful not to bury it), ensuring that the plant is straight and secure in the ground.
Water deeply and thoroughly after planting.
For the first few growing seasons, continue to water deeply and regularly to establish an extensive root system.

SPACING

Spacing of Ficus nitida columns for a hedge is dependent on the plant size and the immediate desired fullness.
2-3 ft. is the recommended spacing for a regular hedge. Spacing is "on-center", measured from the center of one tree to the center of the next tree.
For a full-looking "instant hedge", plant the Indian Laurel columns closer to each other where the leaves are almost touching.
Recommended spacing for the "instant hedge" look by container size:
- 25 Gallon - plant at 36 inches on center
- 15 Gallon - plant at 24-28 inches on center
- 5 Gallon - plant at 16 inches on center

WATERING

Water deeply and thoroughly after planting.
For the first few growing seasons, continue to water deeply and regularly to establish an extensive root system.
Once established, reduce frequency.
Increase frequency during hot temperatures and periods of extreme heat.

FERTILIZING

Apply All Purpose Fertilizer 4-4-4 in early spring, before new growth begins.

PRUNING

Keep plants pruned to maintain desired shape and size.
Do not prune more than a third of the tree at one time. Removing more than a third, all at once, may result in damage.
The average preferred height of an Indian Laurel hedge is 5-10 feet. The height is determined by pruning and environmental factors.
The minimum width of an Indian Laurel hedge is typically 3 feet but can be greater depending on pruning technique and frequency.

SEASONALITY