Ficus Hillii Flash
Ficus Hillii Flash
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About Ficus Hillii Flash
Ficus hillii ‘Flash’ is a fast-growing evergreen commonly used for dense hedging, privacy screening, and pleaching. With lime-green new growth that contrasts against its glossy, dark green foliage, it delivers a clean, structured look suited to residential and commercial landscapes.
This variety is valued for its compact form, fast establishment, and low maintenance requirements. It responds exceptionally well to pruning, making it easy to maintain at a consistent height and shape — ideal for boundary lines, green walls, or formal hedges.
It grows best in full sun to part shade and performs reliably across a range of soil types. Once established, it holds its structure well and delivers consistent coverage throughout the year.
Ficus ‘Flash’ is one of our best sellers — chosen regularly by landscapers, councils and developers for projects that demand fast results, clean structure, and minimal upkeep.
Key Information to Know
Evergreen / Deciduous
Ficus Hillii Flash is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 10m - 20m Approximately
Mature Width: 3 – 4 meters
Ficus Hillii Flash is expected to grow Approx. 50–100 cm/year (Fast).
Frost Tolerance
Is Ficus Hillii Flash frost tolerant?
Ficus Hillii Flash is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Flowering Information
Ficus hillii ‘Flash’ does not produce visible ornamental flowers; instead, its tiny internal blooms develop inside the forming figs. These concealed floral structures mature into small, inconspicuous fruit, giving the tree subtle seasonal interest through its fruiting cycle rather than showy bloom.
Native Information
Is Ficus Hillii Flash an Australian Native? No
Ficus Hillii Flash is Native to Northern Australia and Southeast Asia, where Ficus microcarpa naturally occurs in tropical and subtropical regions.
Wildlife Value
Its small figs attract fruit-eating birds, while the dense evergreen foliage provides reliable shelter, shade and nesting habitat for small birds and beneficial garden fauna. The structured branching also creates cool micro-habitats that support insects, enhancing garden biodiversity.
Sunlight Information
Ficus Hillii Flash will thrive best in:
Preffered Soil
Ficus hillii ‘Flash’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It can struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained sites unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support vigorous growth, canopy density and excellent drought resilience.
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Common Name: Ficus Hillii Flash or Hill’s Fig 'Flash'
Genus: Ficus
Botanical Species: hillii
Family: Moraceae
Botanical Name: Ficus hillii 'Flash'
Landscape Uses
Landscape Uses
Ficus Hillii Flash works in an:
Planting, Spacing & Care
Planting, Spacing & Care
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Ficus Hillii Flash is expected to grow Approx. 50–100 cm/year (Fast).
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
Ideal Conditions
Ideal Conditions
Thrives in
Frost Tolerance
Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Drought Tolerance
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Ficus hillii ‘Flash’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, coastal and urban environments and maintains its glossy, vibrant two-tone green canopy with minimal supplementary watering.
Flowering Information
Flowering Information
Does Ficus Hillii Flash flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Not Applicable
Ficus hillii ‘Flash’ does not produce visible ornamental flowers; instead, its tiny internal blooms develop inside the forming figs. These concealed floral structures mature into small, inconspicuous fruit, giving the tree subtle seasonal interest through its fruiting cycle rather than showy bloom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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