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Ficus hillii 'Hill's Weeping Fig' remove Acacia 'Blue Bush Wattle' 6" Pot remove

Name Ficus hillii 'Hill's Weeping Fig' remove Acacia 'Blue Bush Wattle' 6" Pot remove

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SKU FICHIL00 ACOVN40

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Ficus microcarpa hillii

Ficus hillii or 'Hill's Weeping Fig' are the hardiest of the evergreen ficus plants and are the number one choice for standardizing. The soft, white bark contrasts beautifully against the exuberant, glossy green foliage, making a feature out of your pleached hedge or standard topiary. Unlike other ficus, the foliage of the Hill's Weeping Ficus can be hit by a hard frost without recoiling and turning black. Ficus hillii can tolerate a wide range of soils from clay to sandy, preferring a rich, moist loam in which it would thrive. They grow best in full sun to part shade and produce no flowers, making it a no mess hedging option! Ficus roots are known to be quite vigorous, but can be controlled by keeping the foliage and head of the plant trimmed, roughly 2-4 times a year. They are best planted away from water pipes, easements and pools to avoid any root issues. See our Ficus Hedging & Screening Factsheet here for more about the different Ficus varieties!

For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below

Acacia covenyi 'Blue Bush Wattle'

A rarer form of Acacia, the 'Blue Bush Wattle' has long, blue-grey foliage unlike any other. The foliage alone is one of the main reasons this wattle is chosen for hedging or screening, making a gorgeous steel blue wall of hardy foliage. And in the spring it's flush with the iconic yellow pom-pom wattle flowers, contrasting vibrantly against the foliage.

To get the best flowering results, plant in full sun, but Blue Bush Wattle can grow well in part shade. They do not like soggy soils, so be sure to plant in a well drained position.

6"/14cm pot

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Other Common Names	Chinese Banyan, Indian Laurel, Malayan Banyan, White Trunk Ficus
Origin	Asia, Australia
Plant Type	Tree
Leaf Drop	Evergreen
Sunshine	Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Shade
Tolerances	Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
pH	Acidic, Neutral
Water Requirement	Moderate
Fertilise Me	December, February, January, March, November, October, September
Fertilizer Frequency	Monthly, When needed
Planting Distance	1 every 80cm, 1 per metre
Best time to plant	All Year
Max Height	10m
Max Width	3m
Growth Speed	Fast
Prune Me	3-5 times a year, Only in the warmer months
Size Maintained at	2m, 3m
Flowering	No
Foliage Colour	Green
Fruit / Seed	No
Toxic To	Dogs
Uses	Hedging & Screening, Pots, Standard, Topiary

Botanical Name	Acacia covenyi 'Blue Bush Wattle'
Other Common Names	Tableland's Blue Bush
Origin	Australia
Plant Type	Tree
Leaf Drop	Evergreen
Sunshine	Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Shade
Tolerances	Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
pH	Acidic, Neutral
Water Requirement	Low
Fertilise Me	April, March, May, November, October, September
Best time to plant	All Year
Planting Distance	2-3m apart
Max Height	6m
Max Width	3m
Growth Speed	Fast
Prune Me	after flowering
Size Maintained at	3m
Flowering	Yes
Flowering Time	November, October, September
Flower Colour	Yellow
Fragrance	Moderate
Foliage Colour	Grey-Green
Fruit / Seed	Yes – Non-edible
Fruiting Time	December, January
Attracts	Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Native Birds, Other Insects
Toxic To	Non-toxic
Uses	Feature, Hedging & Screening