Introducing the Ficus Nitida Column - Indian Laurel The Ficus Nitida Column is the perfect solution for adding vertical elegance and greenery to your space. This exceptional variety of Ficus Nitida has been carefully cultivated to exhibit a stunning columnar growth habit, making it an excellent choice for those seeking fast-growing, full privacy hedge Appearance and Uses Size: The Ficus Nitida Column stands tall and narrow, reaching an impressive height of 10 to 30 feet, while its width measures between 3 to 5 feet. It’s ideal for tight areas, maximizing green space even in limited settings. Hedge Planting: To create a hedge, plant Ficus Nitida Columns 3 to 5 feet apart. With pruning, they can be maintained at a smaller size to prevent invasive root growth. Foliage: This plant features glossy, dark green foliage that adds lushness to any environment. Its dense leaves create a captivating display that will serve as a focal point in any landscape or indoor space. Growing Conditions Sunlight: The Ficus Nitida Column thrives in warm, tropical climates, preferring full sun but tolerating partial shade. Climate: While it performs best in moderate temperatures, it may require protection in colder regions to ensure optimal growth and vitality. Versatile Uses The Ficus Nitida Column is highly versatile and can be used in a variety of settings: Vertical Accents: Create stunning vertical accents by lining driveways or framing entrances. Privacy Screens: Plant in rows to establish beautiful privacy screens for outdoor spaces. Container Growing: Its compact form makes it suitable for containers, ideal for patios, balconies, or smaller areas that need a touch of elegance. Root Concerns: Ficus trees have invasive roots, which can potentially cause damage to surrounding walls and walkways. This can be mitigated by pruning to keep them smaller or using a root barrier during planting. Alternative Option Ligustrum Japonica Texanum (Wax Leaf Privet): For those concerned about invasive roots, the Wax Leaf Privet is a great alternative. It does not have invasive roots and may be more appropriate for growing near concrete sidewalks and patios. Ficus Nitida is available in 15 gallon size containers in columnar form that are about 6 feet tall planted. 25 gallon size is also available and about 9 feet tall by 2 feet wide when planted.

Italian Cypress Information and Care The Italian Cypress is a striking tree. It can grow to 100 feet tall over a long lived 1000 years. A remarkable plant that is an asset to any landscape designers tool box. Whether utilized to accent design features such as sculptures and fountains, or to create a tall boundary in the background of a formal garden, the Italian Cypress is a marvelous plant that has been cultivated as an ornament for ages. To create a hedge, plant in a linear row at least 3 - 5 feet apart. Plant in the full sun and in soil that drains well. Regularly irrigate newly planted trees till they establish. Irrigate deep so that water saturates the roots about 2 feet down. The frequency to irrigate depends on the weather. During the warm Spring and hot Summers, water young plants about 2- 3 times per week. Reduce the frequency of irrigation to once or twice (1 - 2x) per week in the Fall and Winter while the weather is cool. Provide enough water to percolate the soil and saturate with water the root zone so the soil moisture is at field capacity. Water deeply to keep plants hydrated and healthy to establish well. Italian Cypress are hardy plants, but spider mites are a common pest that can be fatal. Treatments include miticides that are available in soluble form as a foliar sprays and drench to apply to roots, as well as granular forms that can be spread. Also, cultural practices like removal of weeds, debris and overall cleanliness helps manage this pest. Italian Cypress are ancient for good reason. They are durable, resilient, and can live long when taken care of properly. Italian Cypress plants are available in 5 gallon, 15 gallon, and 24" Box containers. Discounts are available on bulk orders.

Japanese Boxwood is the most popular to make short hedge that always has leaves. It’s very common in formal garden since they are so easy to prune to shape. Japanese boxwood is usually planted about 1.5 ft or more part; Either in straight or curved lines. In Los Angeles and Southern California, they are often used in formal and mediterranean residential landscapes . Usually, mature plants are kept about 3 feet tall or shorter. The boxwood foliage are tiny, bright green,  leaves.Trim them to have a square shape. Plant shorter ground cover planted in front of this border, and medium size shrubs, like roses, behind.

Podocarpus Gracilior For Sale At Paradise Nursery, Podocarpus Gracilior is available in tree and columnar forms. Grown in 5 gallon, 15 gallon, and 24" Box containers all year round. Contact us to confirm availability and request photos. Information and Care Podocarpus are also best used to create a fast growing hedge. Plant under at least 4 hours of full sun or partial shade. Plant in any soil that drains well. Amend with a high quality planting mix and fertilizer. Water newly installed plants regularly, about twice per week until they establish. When the weather is cool, reduce the times you water. Create a good well around the roots zone to hold the water. Provide enough water so that soil moisture reaches field capacity. Maintenance To create a clean formal hedge, use an electric trimmer to shape to the desired height. This will also remove their flowers and fruit. Fertilizer Spring is the best time to fertilize. Use an all purpose plant food, such as a granular 15-15-15 NPK. This is also known as triple 15. These slow release often last for about 2 months. So reapply during the Spring and Summer season. Common and Botanical Name: Podocarpus Gracilior has been renamed to Afrocarpus Gracilior, but is still sold as Podocarpus. The common name of Fern Pine refers to their unique fern like foliage. Foliage Their foliage have spaced out, 4" long narrow leaflets, as opposed to the dense leaflets of the Macrophylum. Flowers, and Fruit The flower and fruit are both yellow, not showy. To prevent this, cut off the flower with an electric trimmer in the Spring. Otherwise, the small berry fruit is soft with a seed inside in the Summer. Compatibility and USDA Hardiness Zones: Native to Africa, the Fern Pine thrives in a warm climate such as the Southern US. Podocarpus are drought and smog tolerant. They are also cold-hardy to as low as 15 degrees F temp. Pest Management Fern Pines resist most common pests. Although aphids, scale, and mold can be a minor problem. Neem oil is a good organic pesticide and fungicide.

Red Fragrant Rose Information and Care The red fragrant rose is a great addition to your garden. Not only does it bring interest through color in the form of the flowers and leaves, but also great aroma. A small bushy plant that can be used a border or in a rose garden. Often planted behind a low hedge such as Japanese boxwood. A deciduous shrub that is dormant in the winter and flowers in the Spring. Often times flowers again in the year. Provide regular water during the Spring and Summer growing season. Reduce irrigation frequency as the whether cools in the Fall. Discontinue watering in the winter while dormant. Prune in the winter to maintain shape. Fertilize with blossom and bloom fertilizer in the Winter to promote spring blossoms. Provide growth or complete balanced fertilizer in the Spring through Summer.

Ligustrum Japonicum Texanum - Waxleaf Privet Care and Information A Ligustrum hedge is a great way to create privacy! We recommend to plant them about 3ft apart from each other. If planted in good soil with proper drainage, they will do great in full sun and partially shaded areas. A Ligustrum privacy hedge is a great way to easily block views, wind, noise, and/or create a boundary. The Wax Leaf Privet grows at a moderate rate (1-2 ft per year) depending on soil, watering schedule and sun exposure. Once established, they are very hardy shrubs. Wax leaf privets are relatively drought-tolerant once established. They can be sensitive to heavy pruning, so it's important to only trim them lightly to maintain their shape. Overall, the wax leaf privet is a popular choice for hedges and screens; due to its attractive foliage, fast growth rate, and tolerance of a variety of growing conditions. Texas privet is another common name for the wax leaf privet (Ligustrum Japonicum 'Texanum'). This tree is native to Japan, Korea, and China, it's widely used as a hedge or screen plant in landscaping. Texas privet has similar characteristics to the wax leaf privet; with glossy dark green leaves that are waxy and leathery in texture. It produces fragrant white flowers in the spring, and can grow up to 10-15 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. The name "Texas privet" may be used to distinguish this variety from other types of privet that are commonly grown in other regions. It is important to note that the use of the common name can be confusing. It is best to use the scientific name: Ligustrum Japonicum 'Texanum.'