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	Luma apiculata 'Myrtus Luma' remove	Ficus hillii 'Hill's Weeping Fig' (Standard) 230L remove
Name	Luma apiculata 'Myrtus Luma' remove	Ficus hillii 'Hill's Weeping Fig' (Standard) 230L remove
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Description	Luma apiculata Myrtus Luma is the medium to tall hedge with real traditional style. A lot of people believe the only fast growing larger hedge with fine foliage is the Pittosporum. It is an extraordinarily versatile plant suitable for hedging, screening, topiary, or as a specimen tree, but its small, aromatic leaves respond so well to pruning that it is commonly used as a hedge. Myrtus luma also makes a wonderful specimen tree if left unpruned. With age it forms an outstanding trunk with cinnamon brown branches. Its bark peels to reveal streaks of pink and beige. What a plant! It really should be seen more in Australian gardens.	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. For more information on Ficus see our Ficus Factsheet   230 Litre Pot
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Additional information		Botanical Name Ficus microcarpa hillii Other Common Names Chinese Banyan, Indian Laurel, Malayan Banyan, White Trunk Ficus Origin Asia, Australia Leaf Drop Evergreen Plant Type Tree Soil Type Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy, Sandy – Loam, Well drained pH Acidic, Neutral Water Requirement Moderate Tolerances Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant Sunshine Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Shade Planting Distance 1 every 80cm, 1 per metre Best time to plant All Year Flowering No Growth Speed Fast Prune Me 3-5 times a year, Only in the warmer months Max Height 10m Max Width 3m Size Maintained at 2m, 3m Fertilise Me December, February, January, March, November, October, September Fertilizer Frequency Monthly, When needed Foliage Colour Green Autumn Colour Fruit / Seed No Uses Hedging & Screening, Pots, Standard, Topiary Attracts