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Ficus microcarpa ‘Flash’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Ficus microcarpa 'Flash'
Ficus microcarpa 'Flash' delivers immediate canopy presence with a signature flush of vivid lime-green new growth against a dense, deep-green crown. A proven performer in high-end residential and commercial landscapes across Australia's warmer climates, it offers serious screening capability and architectural scale from day one.
Why Ficus 'Flash'
Distinctive new growth: emerging foliage in vivid lime-green provides year-round colour contrast without seasonal compromise.
Rapid canopy establishment: fast growth rate accelerates coverage and structure, closing gaps in the landscape quickly.
High-density screening: a tightly packed evergreen canopy delivers effective visual and acoustic privacy at scale.
Urban and coastal resilience: tolerates a wide range of soil types, heat loads, and exposed conditions with minimal intervention.
Low ongoing maintenance: once established, requires little input to hold form and performance.
Ideal Applications
Boundary and perimeter screening: forms a substantial, continuous green wall for privacy-critical residential and commercial projects.
Avenue and driveway planting: planted in formal rows, delivers a commanding resort or estate aesthetic with immediate effect.
Feature shade specimen: broad canopy provides meaningful shade cover over entertaining areas, pools, and hardscape.
Tropical and contemporary compositions: integrates cleanly with bold-textured palms, cordylines, and large-leaf tropical species.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 1–2m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 6–12 months until established, then reduce to moderate irrigation during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 3–6m
Width: 2–4m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Tropical Asia, Australia
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
