Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Trees |
Height: | 12.00 m |
Spread: | 5.00 m |
Flowering time: | Summer |
Tolerances: | |
Garden uses: | Avenues, Containers, Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Architectural, Formal, Japanese, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Also known as | Ficus mircocarpa |
Ficus macrocarpa Hillii, commonly known as Hills Weeping Fig, is a mid-sized, evergreen tree featuring lush and glossy foliage. The green leaves are held densely on short stems and result in a dense canopy. Small, green figs are produced in autumn that ripen to become pinkish with small, yellow warts. It grows with an upright and somewhat narrow habit to about 12 m tall 5 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site, protected from heavy frost. It is tolerant of moderate frost once established as well as periods of dry and some wind. Ficus Hillii makes for a lovely specimen and is well suited to avenue planting, being trimmed into a hedge, or planting for screening and shelter. It is also often used for topiary and bonsai.
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