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Indian Laurel

The Flagship

Indian Laurel.

Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’ — The wall Los Angeles estates are built behind.

Fastest privacyField-grown columnsThe Hollywood hedge

Dense, glossy, and famously fast, Indian Laurel is the signature hedge of Beverly Hills — a seamless, trimmed green wall that swallows sound and sightlines whole.

Growth rate
2–3 ft per year
Container sizes
15 gal – 72″ box, matched columns
Exposure
Full sun to part shade
Hardiness
USDA Zones 9–11
Hedge spacing
3–4 ft on center
Typical hedge height
8–15 ft, maintainable to 20 ft+
Wholesale pricing, quoted same-day.Prices move with size and availability — call with your quantities.
Planted responsibly.Ficus roots are vigorous. On every planting we assess distances to pools, foundations, walls, and mainlines — and install root barriers where needed, standard, not an upsell. Ask us about siting before you buy; it is the conversation that saves hardscape.
Indian Laurel / Ficus care guide

Pairs well with.

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Tag your trees in the field.

Visit the nursery in Pacoima — we will walk the rows and tag your exact specimens.