Ficus Hedge Growth

Considerations

• Ficus plants grow extremely fast. They have competitive root bases which squeeze out--and may even possibly kill--any nearby plants.

Fun Fact

• All ficus plants are actually trees, including those used for hedges. The ficus will eventually outgrow the hedge form and shape and change to a more tree-like form.

Care

• Ficus plants need very little care aside from pruning. Plants will actively grow without additional fertilization and can thrive on water alone.

Misconceptions

• Ficus trees inner branches die off as they are shaded out by new plant growth. These dead inner branches are not a sign of plant disease and can be easily pruned away.

Light Access

• Ficus plants are successful in areas with access to full sun. Ficus plants grow in the direction of light access and can even shift form to reach for more light