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Indian Laurel Fig

Ficus Microcarpa

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Overview

The Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa) is an evergreen tree renowned for its dense, rounded canopy and smooth, gray bark. This versatile species typically reaches 25 to 30 feet in height with a comparable spread. Its small, shiny leaves create lush greenery, perfect for creating privacy screens. Adaptable to various conditions, it requires minimal upkeep but should be planted with care due to its invasive root system. Ideal for USDA zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Medium, Very LowZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — the Indian Laurel Fig develops a sturdy; regular pruning may be necessary to maintain its shape and to remove any

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Moraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — This creates a vast area of shade beneath its branches; rounded canopy and smooth, image 83
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — Its small, shiny leaves create lush greenery, perfect for creating privacy screens; the Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — The Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa) is an evergreen tree renowned for its dense; its small, shiny, image 121
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — gray trunk with a smooth texture that may become more buttressed with age; it requires minimal upkeep but, image 111
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — it requires minimal upkeep but should be planted with care due to its invasive root system; gray trunk with, image 126
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — Its small, shiny leaves create lush greenery, perfect for creating privacy screens
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — offers a versatile and robust addition to any landscape with its dense; adaptable to various conditions
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — it requires minimal upkeep but should be planted with care due to its invasive root system
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — Maintenance is generally moderate; however; regular watering is imperative, especially in dry conditions, to, image 68
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — Adaptable to various conditions; offers a versatile and robust addition to any landscape with its dense, image 77
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — rounded canopy and smooth; this creates a vast area of shade beneath its branches, image 74
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — This versatile species typically reaches 25 to 30 feet in height with a comparable spread; which along with, image 75
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — It is quite tolerant of different soil types, provided they are well-draining; are oval-shaped and measure, image 112
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — makes it an excellent choice for privacy screens or windbreaks; standing as a mighty evergreen, image 91
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11; as its vigorous root system can be invasive, image 103
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — gray trunk with a smooth texture that may become more buttressed with age; it requires minimal upkeep but, image 63
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11; as its vigorous root system can be invasive, image 79
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — tree for full or half; it requires thoughtful placement away from structures, image 72
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — as its vigorous root system can be invasive; ideal for USDA zones 9-11, image 118
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — it requires minimal upkeep but should be planted with care due to its invasive root system; gray trunk with, image 54
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — tree for full or half; it requires thoughtful placement away from structures, image 96
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — are oval-shaped and measure about 2 to 3 inches in length; it is quite tolerant of different soil types, image 61
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — gray trunk with a smooth texture that may become more buttressed with age
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