Ficus microcarpa hillii 'Flash'- Hill's Fig

An Australian native hedging plant with thick, dense, lush green foliage. Ficus Flash grows quickly into a tall, full dense screen and responds beautifully to trimming, making it perfect for hedging, tall screening, topiary and pleaching.  Also a plus is no berry production.  

Quick Info

Height: Up to 10m high by 3m wide if left unpruned

Hedge Height: Easily kept trimmed to 2–3m high by 1.5–2m wide

Spacing: For a faster-forming hedge, plant 80cm apart. For a slower, more open hedge, plant further apart.

Positioning: Full sun to part shade - Full sun gives the densest growth and the best foliage colour.

Climate & Hardiness: Best suited to warm climates. Not frost tolerant, so it is not recommended for cold or frost-prone areas.

Growth Rate: Fast

Foliage: Thick, dense, lush green

Frost Tolerance: Not frost tolerant – best suited to warm climates

Caution: Ficus varieties have invasive root system.  Keep plants watered so roots do not go travelling further in search of water. Keep plantings a suitable distance from buildings, paving, pipes and drains to avoid structural damage.

Perfect For

> Fast-forming dense hedges and privacy screens

> Topiary and formal clipped shapes

> Pleaching / Clear trunking

> Tall screening of unsightly views and fence lines

> Warm climate gardens with reliable summer growth

Plant Variety Overview

Ficus microcarpa hillii 'Flash', commonly known as Hill's Fig, is an Australian native fig prized for its dense, lush foliage and fast growth. Its thick green canopy forms a solid screen quickly, and it can be shaped into a neat, clipped hedge or allowed to grow into a taller tree.

Ficus Flash suits both practical screening and decorative clipped work. Its dense growth habit makes it an effective barrier for privacy, while its response to pruning means it can be formed into topiary, pleached lines or a precise formal hedge.

Because this variety grows fast and has an invasive root system, planning its position with care will help you get the most from it. Thoughtful spacing, regular trimming, watering and sensible root management keep it performing well for many years.

Why You'll Love It

> Dense, Lush Foliage: Thick dense green foliage creates a solid attractive hedge

> Fast Growth: Forms a hedge quickly, giving privacy and structure sooner

> Easy to Shape: Responds well to trimming, topiary and pleaching

> Flexible Height: Keep it as a low trimmed hedge or let it grow tall as an informal screen

> Australian Native: A genuine native plant suited to warm Australian gardens

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