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 saturate the soil, so that the roots grow well. Each time you irrigate, the water should reach at least 2 to 3 feet down. The frequency will depend on how hot and dry the weather is, and how sandy or clay the soil is. Generally newly planted ficus should be watered about twice per week. Possible 3 times during a Summer heatwave, or once per week in the winter.
Feed ficus using a 15-15-15 slow release fertilizer in the Spring and Summer to promote healthy growth.
Ficus trees do flower, but these are generally removed as part of regularly maintenance to prevent mess.
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 saturate the soil, so that the roots grow well. Each time you irrigate, the water should reach at least 2 to 3 feet down. The frequency will depend on how hot and dry the weather is, and how sandy or clay the soil is. Generally newly planted ficus should be watered about twice per week. Possible 3 times during a Summer heatwave, or once per week in the winter.
Feed ficus using a 15-15-15 slow release fertilizer in the Spring and Summer to promote healthy growth.
Ficus trees do flower, but these are generally removed as part of regularly maintenance to prevent mess.
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