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Ficus microcarpa hillii
Hills 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.
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