Ficus 'Indian Laurel' - Ficus nitida Ficus nitida also known as 'Indian Laurel Ficus Tree' or Indian Laurel Columns is one of the fastest growing, medium to large shade trees available that features lush green foliage. An evergreen tree that's an excellent shade tree, native to Asia and Hawaii, ficus nitida is an evergreen tropical tree ideal for growing in the Southwest because of its wide spreading canopy, with a lush green appearance that adds beauty to any environment year round and provides excellent privacy when planted closely, helping to block out unwanted views.  Provides Excellent Shade When placed in your landscape whether as a street tree or landscape tree, this large tree has a canopy with lush green foliage that creates a shade tree to help cool your home on hot days, which can lead to lower utility bills and a more comfortable indoor environment during hot summer days. An evergreen tree that does well in full sun exposure, ideal for providing natural beauty all year round, it is fast growing, providing generous shade capability, quickly to any landscape. Creates A Beautiful Hedge Another benefit of ficus nitida (Indian Laurel Ficus) is that the single trunk variety can  be grown in hedge form. This privacy hedge can act as a natural sound barrier that creates excellent privacy. A ficus nitida hedge can add privacy, especially for homes throughout Los Angeles where space is limited and you want to create your own private backyard paradise.  Natural Privacy Screen Ficus nitida grows great around property lines, next to fences, block walls, and around pools, because they don't lose their leaves and grow fast. Homeowners achieve all the benefits when planting near busy streets Works In Most Landscapes Because Indian Laurel Ficus is lush and green, it fits well with any landscape from a tropical theme landscape to mediterranean, desert and traditional, the ficus nitida plant is an amazing addition to every Southern California landscape. It pairs well with palm trees, allowing you to create a beautiful lush oasis and private backyard paradise.  Drought Tolerant Once established, ficus nitida is a drought tolerant tree that works in water wise landscapes, staying lush and green with little water! If you live near a busy street, you will want to plant Ficus 'Indian Laurel' trees, as it can help reduce noise, while providing valuable curb appeal. Grows In Difficult or Healthy Soil Ficus plants do well in sandy or poor soil. They can have an extensive root system and can sometimes have invasive roots, so its best to plant them where you have a good amount of space and water deeply to keep the soil moist. Adding good organic matter to the soil will help them thrive and regular watering will keep the roots moving downward through the soil instead of outward. So Many Benefits Shade, privacy, beauty, and resilience make the ficus nitida (Indian Laurel Ficus) an amazing hedge or tree for any home. We have some of the best quality Ficus available, so get them fast because they go fast!