The Ficus Nitida. In conversation with gardening expert Tony O'Neill, ... Tony also adds that these plants are resilient and can tolerate pruning, making them easy to shape and maintain as a hedge.

The low-maintenance ficus thrives in full sun in U.S. garden zones 8 to 10, which includes much of California and the deep South. If you plant yourself, follow best practices, including picking a ...

Ficus plants are amongst the most popular foliage plants for indoor containers. ... Ficus microcarpa var. nitida is more commonly known as the ‘Indian laurel’.

The 3 best trees to plant right now. ... The Ficus nitida, or Indian Laurel, has been the number-one selling-tree at Moon Valley Nurseries for more than 20 years because of its versatility.

A native of China, nitida is a flowering plant in the honeysuckle family. It can handle sun and shade, adapts well to pruning, and its dense foliage makes it ideal for privacy.

The weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) is more susceptible to whitefly depradations than any other Ficus species, although Indian laurel fig (Ficus nitida), the most popular tree used for hedging Los ...

Q: I just read your prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-nitida) article and wanted to report that I have six such cactus in my front yard. They have been troubled with a sticky white insect pest ...

The TikToker added: "Whether it's Ficus nitida, Podocarpus, or any other plant that suits your area, tall hedges like these can effectively block out the neighbours." Article continues below.