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Sabre Tooth Fig - Ficus longifolia
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Sabre Tooth Fig - Ficus longifolia
A commanding evergreen with long, sword-like foliage and a dense, architectural canopy. At advanced sizes, the Sabre Tooth Fig delivers immediate presence, whether deployed as a statement specimen, a structured screen, or a dramatic interior installation.
Why Sabre Tooth Fig
Architectural Foliage: Elongated, lance-shaped leaves create a refined tropical aesthetic distinct from broader-leafed fig varieties.
Rapid Canopy Development: Establishes quickly at scale, closing gaps in screening applications and filling the canopy line without delay.
Exceptional Versatility: Performs equally in exposed outdoor landscapes, sheltered courtyards, and large-format interior installations.
Drought Resilience: Once established, tolerates dry periods with minimal intervention, a reliable performer across varied Australian conditions.
Proven at Scale: A preferred choice for high-density screening and feature planting on commercial and residential prestige projects.
Ideal Applications
Specimen Feature Tree: A singular, high-impact focal point for open lawn settings, arrival courts, or curated landscape compositions.
Privacy Screening: Plant in close formation for a fast-closing, dense green barrier on boundary lines and overlooked terraces.
Interior Landscaping: Advanced specimens make a considered architectural statement in atria, hotel lobbies, and high-end residential interiors.
Canopy Shade Structure: Positioned strategically, the dense overhead growth provides meaningful shade cover for entertaining areas and outdoor rooms.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay and sandy loams; prefers well-drained but tolerates periodic moisture; avoid waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply two to three times per week for the first 8–12 weeks until established, then reduce to regular deep watering during dry periods. Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 15–25m
Width: 10–15m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Southeast Asia, India, and 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
