Ficus Nitida

Ficus Nitida is the most popular hedge. They are relatively inexpensive and will become large quickly. The can grow big, but are trimmed to stay small. At Paradise Nursery, Ficus are grown in containers, generally available in 5 gal, 15 gal, and 24" Box size and bigger. The smallest size 5 gal are usually about 3 feet tall, while the 15 gal tree's are about 5 to 6 feet tall. Larger trees about 9 - 10 feet tall will be in wooden boxes called 24" Box. Professionals also install 36" and 48" box sizes, and even larger. These may need heavy machine, so its not Ficus should be planted using high quality, organic planting mix and fertilizer. This material should be mixed with the native soil that is dug out when planting, and used to refill the area around the roots. Create a nice watering well around the roots zone to contain the water. Then use some more planting mix to fill the pool as a mulch and top dress with more fertilizer. Deeply water regularly to ...