Ficus microcarpa (nitida) 250-litre
Ficus microcarpa (nitida) 500-litre
Ficus microcarpa (nitida) 1000-litre
Ficus microcarpa (nitida) 2000-litre
Ficus microcarpa (nitida) fruit and leaves
Ficus microcarpa (nitida) fruit and leaves
Ficus microcarpa (nitida) topiary style
Ficus microcarpa (nitida) topiary style
Ficus microcarpa (nitida) topiary style - Camps Bay
Ficus microcarpa (nitida) topiary style
Mature Ficus microcarpa - Cape Town
Example of pavement / street tree - Ficus microcarpa
Ficus microcarpa - urban environment
Evergreen
Average
Good
Fruit
Summer
Often used for topiary gardens
Exotic
Good
Spring
This tree is very popular for the topiary standards or ‘lollipops’ for your garden. Having pale grey bark and lush small green leaves enables any landscaper to make a statement with a stylized tree clipped in the shape you prefer. In the “wilder” garden setting, the Laurel fig also works excellently as a screening tree or hedge that can be tamed to any height desired. Given the space, this tree can also spread its canopy to create a dense shade tree. The minimal leaf turnover means this tree is an excellent choice for those who just want to enjoy their garden without putting in many hours of maintenance work. Lastly, this tree is also an excellent choice for public parks and along pavements in the urban environment due to its hardy nature.