Other Common Names | Chinese Banyan, Indian Laurel, Malayan Banyan, White Trunk Ficus |
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Origin | Asia, Australia |
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Tolerances | Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant |
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Fertilise Me | December, February, January, March, November, October, September |
Fertilizer Frequency | Monthly, When needed |
Planting Distance | 1 every 80cm, 1 per metre |
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Supply Code | N245 |
Ficus nitida ‘Chinese Banyan’ 16″ Pot (Standard)
$299.99
Ficus microcarpa var. nitida
Common names: Chinese Banyan, Malayan Banyan or Indian Laurel Fig.
A hardy evergreen ficus plants and are the number one choice for standardizing. The soft, white bark contrasts beautifully against the exuberant, glossy green foliage, making a feature out of your pleached hedge or standard topiary. It can tolerate a wide range of soils from clay to sandy, preferring a rich, moist loam in which it would thrive. They grow best in full sun to part shade and produce no flowers, making it a no mess hedging option!
Ficus roots are known to be quite vigorous, but can be controlled by keeping the foliage and head of the plant trimmed, roughly 2-4 times a year. They are best planted away from water pipes, easements and pools to avoid any root issues.
See our Ficus Hedging & Screening Factsheet here for more about the different Ficus varieties!
16″/40cm pot – Standard