Elevate your landscape with the timeless charm of Ficus Hillii, affectionately known as the Weeping Fig. This versatile evergreen is your go-to solution for adding a touch of verdant luxury to both your outdoor haven and indoor sanctuaries. Commonly referred to as the Weeping Fig, Ficus Hillii is a botanical masterpiece that promises to transform your surroundings. This exceptional evergreen is ideal for creating dense hedges, enhancing streetscapes, amplifying gardens, breathing life into indoor spaces, and even evolving into a captivating bonsai.
Common Name: Weeping Fig
Mature Height: 6-8 meters, but can be pruned to your desired size
Mature Width: 4-6 meters, but can be pruned to your desired size
Foliage: Dark green, glossy leaves, Ficus Hillii boasts year-round emerald elegance, unchanging in its lush vibrancy.
Flowering Period: While flowers take a back seat, Ficus Hillii shines through its opulent foliage, offering a lavish green display throughout all seasons.
Soil Tolerance: Ficus Hillii thrives in an array of soil types, from sandy to loamy and clay-based. However, it thrives best in well-draining soils, shying away from excessive moisture.
Drought Resilience: Once established, Ficus Hillii can handle drought
Sunlight requirements: From full sun to part shade
Low-Maintenance Care: Requiring only minimal care, regular watering and occasional pruning are all Ficus Hillii needs to maintain its regal stature and enchanting appearance.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: Medium
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Soil: For pots: premium-quality potting mix in pots that have good drainage. For the ground, well draining loam with pH between 6 - 6.5.
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: Medium
Frost tolerance: Low
Wind tolerance: High
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Suitable for shaping: Yes
Colour: Green
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
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Fruit: Insignificant