Ficus microcarpa hilliiHills Weeping Fig Tree

The Ficus microcarpa hillii, commonly known as Hill's Weeping Fig Tree, is a versatile and hardy evergreen tree renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage and elegant weeping form. This fast-growing tree can reach up to 15 to 20 metres in height, making it ideal for providing shade, privacy screening, or as a feature tree in large gardens and landscapes. When pruned regularly, it can also be shaped into hedges or topiary.

Hill's Weeping Fig thrives in a range of conditions and adds lush greenery and structure to urban and rural settings.

Specifications

• Height15 to 20 metres
• Width10 to 15 metres
• Native toAustralia and Southeast Asia
• FoliageGlossy, dark green leaves; evergreen
• Growth rateFast

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay soils
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions

Additional Features

• FormUpright, spreading canopy with a dense and weeping habit
• UsesIdeal for shade, privacy screens, hedges, or feature planting
• SpacingPlant 5 to 10 metres apart for mature canopy development
• Low MaintenanceRequires occasional pruning to control size or maintain shape
• Pest ResistanceGenerally hardy; monitor for scale and mites in some conditions
• Drought TolerancePerforms well in water-wise gardens once established
• Urban ToleranceHandles pollution, pruning, and confined spaces well
• Wildlife AttractionProvides shelter and food for birds and other native wildlife
• Root ConsiderationsStrong root system; avoid planting near buildings, pipes, or paved areas
• VersatilityComplements formal, contemporary, and tropical garden styles

Hill's Weeping Fig Tree is a resilient and adaptable tree, perfect for creating lush green screens, shaded areas, or striking focal points in gardens and public spaces.