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Indian Laurel
Ficus microcarpa nitida
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Why Indian Laurel?
The Indian Laurel (Ficus microcarpa nitida) has earned its reputation as California's favorite privacy hedge for good reason. This exceptional evergreen creates a dense, lush barrier that transforms your outdoor space into a private sanctuary. From the palatial estates of Palo Alto & Beverly Hills to the Palm Springs weekend homes, this versatile hedge adorns the most prestigious properties across the state.
Quick Planting Guide:
For instant privacy: Plant close enough that leaves almost touch for immediate dense coverage.
Center-to-center Spacing
Center-to-center spacing refers to the distance between the centers of two adjacent plants.
Varieties & Uses
The Indian Laurel is incredibly versatile, with several popular applications:
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Privacy Hedges: Create living walls that block unwanted views and reduce noise
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Property Boundaries: Define your space with a beautiful natural border
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Windbreaks: Protect your property from strong winds and erosion
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Shade Trees: When allowed to grow as single specimens, they provide excellent shade
Why Choose Plants Express
- Professional Delivery: Our own fleet delivers directly to your door
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Customer Support: Knowledgeable staff to answer all your questions
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California Grown: Plants acclimated to local conditions for better success
- Guaranteed Quality: 24-hour money-back guarantee on all plants
How often should I water my Indian Laurel?
Water them 2-3 times a week for the first month after planting. After that, once a week in summer and every few weeks in winter. After 6 months, they barely need any water except during really hot, dry weather.
How long before I have privacy?
For instant privacy, we recommend getting the 25-gallon size. These plants can grow up to 3 feet every year under ideal conditions, so they fill in fast.
How tall will my Indian laurel get?
The Indian Laurel can grow to an impressive height of up to 40-60 feet. Most homeowners choose to maintain their hedges at heights of 10-20 feet.
How do I maintain the ideal height and shape of my Indian Laurel?
To keep an Indian Laurel hedge looking crisp and formal, plan to prune it two or three times during the active growing season. Work with sharp, sanitized shears and taper the sides so the top is slightly narrower than the base, letting light reach the lower leaves. When the hedge gets too tall, reduce the top growth as needed—Indian Laurel readily bounces back from even substantial cuts.
Seasonality
Mature height
30-40 ft.
Mature Width
3-10 ft.
Sun exposure
Watering
Regular
Grows Well in Zones
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