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Hill's Fig

Ficus microcarpa var. hillii

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Most gardeners grow this tree as a drought-tolerant lush green hedge, but next time you drive from Sydney airport into the city, look out for Hill's Fig. It is a truly beautiful lush green shade tree with an elegant form. In low rainfall areas, it has the perfect shape to provide dense shade. Thrives in sandy soils too.
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The ultimate lush tree, Hill's Fig can also be grown as a large hedge or pruned for topiary. In low rainfall areas, it has the perfect shape to provide dense shade. In areas of summer rainfall, like Sydney, it will have buttressed roots and grow almost as large as a Moreton Bay Fig, but without dropping messy leaves. In small gardens, maintain by keeping the trunk clear and clipping the foliage regularly to maintain dense growth. Fast growth rate.
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The ultimate lush tree, Hill's Fig can also be grown as a large hedge or pruned for topiary. In low rainfall areas, it has the perfect shape to provide dense shade. In areas of summer rainfall, like Sydney, it will have buttressed roots and grow almost as large as a Moreton Bay Fig, but without dropping messy leaves. In small gardens, maintain by keeping the trunk clear and clipping the foliage regularly to maintain dense growth. Fast growth rate.
How to grow
Plant in full sun in a moist free-draining soil. Thrives in sandy soils too. Will benefit from frost protection while young.
Growing information
Growing needs
Light: Full Sun
Water: Seasonal watering
Plant characteristics
Type: Evergreen
Height: 15m
Width: 15m

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