Ficus microcarpa hillii

Description

Ficus hilli – Ornamental or Weeping Fig

DESCRIPTION: Trees are supplied as either a bush form or already trained to a standard with a clean trunk.

HEIGHT: 10.0-15.0mm

WIDTH: 3.0-10.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Oval to spreading if left unchecked. Usually trimmed to a hedge or standard or pleached. Very dense foliage

FOLIAGE: Highly glossy green leaves

FLOWERS and FRUIT: Insignificant

BARK: Speckled grey

GROWTH RATE:  medium to fast

LANDSCAPE USES: Hedge, standard, container, pleaching, shade tree. A very clean plant to use around pool areas but must be maintained regularly to reduce spread of the invasive root system.

TOLERANCES: Prefers full sun to part shade. Tolerates most soil types. Can handle wet sites. Tolerates most conditions including, pollution and root compaction.

TREE CARE: Plant away from drains, pipes and paving