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Weeping Fig - Ficus benjamina
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Weeping Fig - Ficus benjamina
Few trees command interior and exterior space with the same authority as Ficus benjamina. Its arching canopy, dense glossy foliage, and refined weeping form deliver immediate visual weight, whether anchoring a commercial lobby, a shaded courtyard, or a structured landscape planting.
Why Weeping Fig
Weeping Canopy Form: Graceful, arching branch structure creates a flowing, layered canopy with strong architectural presence.
Dense Foliage Coverage: Tight, glossy leaf growth delivers effective visual screening and generous shade.
Indoor and Outdoor Versatility: One of few specimen trees that performs with equal distinction in large interior spaces and outdoor landscapes.
Established Size on Arrival: Advanced stock means immediate canopy presence without years of establishment growth.
Proven Resilience: Adapts to a range of light and site conditions once settled, requiring minimal intervention.
Ideal Applications
Privacy Screening: Dense, continuous foliage forms a refined green barrier suited to boundary and perimeter planting.
Large-Format Interior Planting: A considered choice for atria, lobbies, and residential interiors where scale and elegance are required.
Courtyard and Terrace Feature: Performs exceptionally in oversized containers as a structured focal point for paved outdoor spaces.
Canopy Shade Planting: Planted in open landscapes to establish a defined shaded zone within a broader design scheme.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile soil; adaptable to a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12 months to establish a strong root system, then reduce to occasional deep watering. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 15–30m
Width: 10–20m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: South and Southeast Asia, northern 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
