Most loved for its massive buttress roots, immense spreading canopy, and glossy evergreen foliage, making it one of Australia’s most iconic feature trees.
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Ficus macrophylla is the Moreton Bay Fig, the tree behind the great buttressed trunks in Australia's oldest public parks. Massive surface roots, an enormous domed canopy and dense glossy evergreen foliage make it one of the most commanding trees that can be grown in this country.
Ficus macrophylla reaches 30 to 60 metres tall and spreads 20 to 30 metres or more at 60 centimetres to 1 metre per year in good conditions. This is a tree for parkland, large rural properties and civic landscapes. It is not suited to suburban blocks, and it should be kept well clear of buildings, paving, drains and services.
This Australian native grows in full sun to part shade and is frost sensitive, so it is best in frost-free or protected coastal positions. Once established it is exceptionally long-lived and requires almost no intervention beyond giving it the space it demands from the outset.
About Ficus macrophylla
The Moreton Bay Fig reaches 30 to 60 metres tall with a canopy spreading 20 to 30 metres or more. It is one of the largest trees grown in Australia and needs to be sited accordingly.
Yes. Ficus macrophylla develops extensive buttress and surface roots that will lift paving, damage drains and foundations, and disrupt services. Plant it a long way from any built structure, ideally in open parkland.
No. This tree needs parkland scale. For a suburban block choose a smaller fig such as Ficus microcarpa var. hillii, or a different shade tree entirely.
It grows at 60 centimetres to 1 metre per year in warm, moist, frost-free conditions, and considerably slower where it is cooler or drier.
Yes. It is native to the east coast of Australia, from the Wide Bay region of Queensland down through New South Wales, and is widely planted in historic parks and gardens.
No. It is frost sensitive, particularly when young, and performs best in frost-free coastal and subtropical positions or in sheltered microclimates.
Allow a minimum radius of 20 to 30 metres of clear ground, and considerably more where the tree is expected to mature fully. Do not plant within that radius of buildings, paving or underground services.
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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Ficus macrophylla is the Moreton Bay Fig, the tree behind the great buttressed trunks in Australia's oldest public parks. Massive surface roots, an enormous domed canopy and dense glossy evergreen foliage make it one of the most commanding trees that can be grown in this country.
Ficus macrophylla reaches 30 to 60 metres tall and spreads 20 to 30 metres or more at 60 centimetres to 1 metre per year in good conditions. This is a tree for parkland, large rural properties and civic landscapes. It is not suited to suburban blocks, and it should be kept well clear of buildings, paving, drains and services.
This Australian native grows in full sun to part shade and is frost sensitive, so it is best in frost-free or protected coastal positions. Once established it is exceptionally long-lived and requires almost no intervention beyond giving it the space it demands from the outset.
About Ficus macrophylla
The Moreton Bay Fig reaches 30 to 60 metres tall with a canopy spreading 20 to 30 metres or more. It is one of the largest trees grown in Australia and needs to be sited accordingly.
Yes. Ficus macrophylla develops extensive buttress and surface roots that will lift paving, damage drains and foundations, and disrupt services. Plant it a long way from any built structure, ideally in open parkland.
No. This tree needs parkland scale. For a suburban block choose a smaller fig such as Ficus microcarpa var. hillii, or a different shade tree entirely.
It grows at 60 centimetres to 1 metre per year in warm, moist, frost-free conditions, and considerably slower where it is cooler or drier.
Yes. It is native to the east coast of Australia, from the Wide Bay region of Queensland down through New South Wales, and is widely planted in historic parks and gardens.
No. It is frost sensitive, particularly when young, and performs best in frost-free coastal and subtropical positions or in sheltered microclimates.
Allow a minimum radius of 20 to 30 metres of clear ground, and considerably more where the tree is expected to mature fully. Do not plant within that radius of buildings, paving or underground services.
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig is expected to grow 60cm to 100cm per year (fast in ideal conditions).
Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig works in an:
Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 30m to 60m (approx.)
Mature Width: 20m to 30m+
Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig is expected to grow 60cm to 100cm per year (fast in ideal conditions).
Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig is expected to grow 60cm to 100cm per year (fast in ideal conditions).
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Is Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig frost tolerant?
Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Ficus macrophylla does not produce visible ornamental flowers; instead, its tiny internal blooms form inside the developing figs. These enclosed floral structures later mature into small, round fruit, offering subtle seasonal interest through the tree’s fruiting cycle rather than a traditional floral display.
Does Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig flower?
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Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig is Native to Eastern Australia, from the New South Wales Illawarra region north into Queensland, where it grows naturally in subtropical and dry rainforests.
Its abundant figs attract fruit-eating birds, flying foxes and other native wildlife, while the extensive buttress roots and large canopy provide shelter, roosting and nesting habitat for small birds and ground-dwelling fauna. The tree’s figs also support specialised fig wasps, making it an important keystone species in many ecosystems.
Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig will thrive best in:
Ficus macrophylla performs best in deep, well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or compacted ground unless improved with organic matter to increase structure and aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support its vigorous growth, extensive root development and high drought resilience.
Is Ficus macrophylla - Moreton Bay Fig Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Ficus macrophylla develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, coastal and urban environments and maintains its massive, spreading evergreen canopy with minimal supplementary watering.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Ligularia reniformis carries enormous glossy kidney-shaped leaves that give a shaded garden the bold tropical texture usually only available in full sun. The Tractor Seat Plant is grown for foliage first, with tall stems of bright yellow daisy flowers through summer as a bonus.
Ligularia reniformis forms a clump 0.6 to 1 metre tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, spreading slowly at 10 to 20 centimetres per year. That steady habit makes it reliable as a mass underplanting beneath established trees, an edging along a shaded path, or a single specimen in a large pot.
This is a full shade plant. It wants consistent moisture and protection from hot afternoon sun, which scorches the leaves, and it is frost sensitive, so in cold districts it needs a protected position. Given shade and water it is close to maintenance free.
About Ligularia reniformis
It forms a clump 0.6 to 1 metre tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. The individual leaves can reach 40 centimetres across, which is where the bold texture comes from.
The common name comes from the large round kidney-shaped leaves, which resemble the seat of an old tractor. The botanical name reniformis means kidney-shaped.
Yes. It performs best in full shade and will scorch in hot afternoon sun. It is one of the most useful foliage plants available for genuinely dark positions.
Tall stems of bright yellow daisy-like flowers rise well above the foliage through summer. The foliage remains the main feature for the rest of the year.
No. It is frost sensitive and may be damaged by frost. In cold districts plant it in a protected position, or grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.
It wants consistently moist soil and does not tolerate drying out. Mulch well and water regularly through summer, particularly in pots and under established trees where roots compete.
Plant 0.8 to 1 metre apart for a continuous shaded groundcover mass. Closer spacing fills in faster but the clumps will crowd within a few seasons.
Buxus microphylla var. japonica, sold as Japanese Box, is a dense evergreen shrub clipped here into clean topiary balls. The small, rounded, mid green leaves sit tightly along short stems, so the surface holds a crisp edge after cutting. Growth is naturally compact, which is what allows the ball shape to hold between trims.
It grows in full sun to part shade and accepts most soils that drain, from sandy loam through to improved clay. Cool temperate, temperate and subtropical districts all suit it, and established plants handle light to moderate frost. Growth runs about 15 to 25 centimetres a year, slow enough that the shape stays where you put it.
Balls are used to edge beds and paths, mark an entry, sit either side of a doorway, or repeat down a courtyard to give a planting rhythm. They also underplant feature trees neatly. Because the form arrives already grown, a bed reads finished from the day it goes in rather than years later.
About Japanese Box Topiary Balls
It is Buxus microphylla var. japonica grown on and clipped into a sphere. The plant does the same job as any box shrub, evergreen, small leaved and tolerant of cutting, but it arrives already shaped. Ball diameters run from around 30 centimetres up to large advanced specimens, and the shape is then held with two trims a year.
The ball is held at whatever diameter it is clipped to, commonly 30 to 70 centimetres, with larger specimens available in bigger containers. In the ground, overall height sits close to the ball diameter. Left entirely unclipped the species would slowly reach roughly 1.5 to 2 metres tall and wide over many years.
About 15 to 25 centimetres a year, which is slow to moderate. That pace is an advantage in topiary because the outline drifts gradually rather than running away between cuts. Two trims a year, one in early spring and one in late summer, are usually enough to keep the surface tight and the profile even.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest, tightest surface, which matters when the appeal of the plant is a clean clipped edge. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch and bronzing. Deep shade thins the growth out and the ball loses its crisp outline.
Yes. Established plants handle light to moderate frost without damage, which covers most temperate and cool temperate gardens including Canberra, Melbourne and the southern tablelands. Newly planted stock is more exposed, so water it well going into winter and mulch the root zone. Any frost burnt tips can simply be trimmed off in spring.
Yes, they are one of the better plants for a container. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single ball for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a quality potting mix, water once the top few centimetres dry out, and feed in spring and again in summer. Repot or refresh the mix every few years.
Trim twice a year with sharp shears, cutting lightly and often rather than hard. Feed in early spring with a slow release fertiliser and keep water up through summer. Mulch to about 50 millimetres, keeping it clear of the stem. Watch for box psyllid on soft new growth and treat early if the tips start to cup.
Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls are pre-clipped formal evergreen specimens, available in three mature sizes and ready to place. The tight, fine, dark green foliage holds a precise rounded form year-round and gives the classic formal topiary look that no other Buxus replicates. As one of our most consistently strong-selling products, our English Box topiary balls are well-shaped, well-rooted, and arrive in proportion to the pot size.
English Box performs best in cool to temperate climates and is slow growing at around 15 to 25 cm per year in good conditions, which is exactly why it holds sharp formal shapes so well. It thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loamy soil, and is frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and excellent in containers. Two light clips per year, in spring and again in late summer, keep the ball form crisp.
Use them flanking entrances, lining formal pathways, anchoring symmetrical garden beds, defining parterre and knot gardens, and in pairs in classic urns and decorative pots at front doors. Buxus sempervirens is the original topiary plant and remains the benchmark for traditional and contemporary formal design, with a level of finesse and density that fast-growing alternatives cannot replicate.
About Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls
Our English Box topiary balls arrive pre-clipped and ready to place at the size you order. The 30cm/33cm pots have ball diameters of approximately 30 to 45 cm, the 40cm/45L pots have ball diameters of 40 to 55 cm, and the 50cm/75L pots have ball diameters of 50 to 70 cm. They are well-rooted and in proportion to the pot.
English Box is slow-growing, adding approximately 15 to 25 cm per year once established in good conditions. This slow growth rate is one of the reasons it holds sharp formal shapes so well, and why mature pre-clipped specimens command a premium over seedling-grown stock.
English Box (Buxus sempervirens) has the smallest, finest leaves and the tightest formal texture, ideal for traditional parterres and clipped balls. Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla japonica) has slightly larger leaves, grows faster, and handles heat better. Shaggy Box (Buxus bodinieri) has soft, rounded leaves, much better blight resistance, and is the best choice for humid subtropical climates where English Box can struggle.
English Box performs best in cool to temperate regions including Victoria, the ACT, the NSW Southern Highlands and Central Tablelands, Tasmania, and the elevated parts of South Australia and Western Australia. In humid coastal or hot subtropical regions, consider Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box or Japanese Box instead for better long-term performance.
Lightly clip in spring and again in late summer or early autumn to maintain the ball shape. Avoid pruning in the heat of summer or during frost periods. Use sharp shears for the cleanest formal finish, and step back regularly to check the symmetry of the form.
Yes. English Box is the classic potted topiary plant and pre-clipped balls look particularly striking in pairs at entrances and on terraces. Use a minimum 30L pot for the 30cm/33cm size and scale up from there, with a quality potting mix and a slow-release fertiliser applied twice yearly.
English Box can be affected by box blight, particularly in humid conditions where foliage stays wet. To reduce risk, ensure good air circulation around each plant, avoid overhead watering, and prune to maintain airflow through the canopy. In high-humidity regions, Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box is a more disease-resistant alternative.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl' is one of the best compact evergreen shrubs available for low hedges and borders. The glossy dark green foliage forms a naturally tidy rounded mound, and clusters of soft white to pale pink flowers appear from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Oriental Pearl grows to just 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, holding a neat uniform shape with minimal pruning. The compact form makes it ideal for low clipped hedges, narrow borders, mass plantings, and container planting, particularly where space is limited and a formal finish is wanted.
Oriental Pearl thrives across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, coastal exposure, salt spray, light frost, and a wide range of well-drained soils. It is both drought tolerant and salt tolerant once established, making it a reliable low-maintenance choice for coastal and low-water gardens.
About Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl' grows to 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a naturally compact dense mound.
Oriental Pearl has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.
Yes. Oriental Pearl is one of the best compact evergreen shrubs for low hedges, borders, and mass plantings, holding a tidy rounded form with minimal pruning.
Oriental Pearl produces clusters of soft white to pale pink flowers from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Yes. Oriental Pearl is both drought tolerant and salt tolerant once established, making it well suited to coastal gardens and low-water landscapes.
Plant 50-70cm apart for a continuous low hedge, or 80cm-1 metre for a softer informal border.
Oriental Pearl thrives across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, coastal exposure, and a wide range of well-drained soils.
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
About Star Jasmine Balls
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
About Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Ficus rubiginosa, the Port Jackson Fig or Rusty Fig, is a stunning evergreen tree native to eastern Australia, prized for its lush glossy foliage and broad shady canopy. It is a true icon of the Australian landscape.
Port Jackson Fig grows to 15-20 metres tall and 10-15 metres wide, forming a broad rounded canopy that provides excellent shade and privacy. The dense dark green oval leaves stay vibrant year-round, with a distinctive rusty-coloured felt on the undersides and new growth. It suits large gardens, parks, and avenue planting.
Port Jackson Fig is hardy and adaptable to a wide range of soils, including coastal and drought-prone sites, making it a reliable low-maintenance choice. Like all figs it has vigorous roots, so plant well clear of buildings, pipes, and paving, allowing plenty of room for the mature canopy and root system.
About Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig
Ficus rubiginosa grows to 15-20 metres tall and 10-15 metres wide with a broad rounded canopy.
Port Jackson Fig is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.
Yes. Ficus rubiginosa is native to eastern Australia, ranging along the coast from QLD through NSW.
Yes. Like all figs, Port Jackson Fig has vigorous roots. Plant well clear of buildings, pipes, and paving, allowing plenty of room for the mature root system.
Port Jackson Fig is best suited to large gardens, parks, and acreage due to its mature size and vigorous roots. It is too large for most small suburban blocks.
Yes. Once established, Port Jackson Fig is hardy and drought tolerant, adapting to a wide range of soils including coastal and dry sites.
Port Jackson Fig thrives in coastal and warm temperate regions of NSW and QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, in full sun.
Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' is a compact, glossy-leaved cultivar of the Australian native Small-leaved Fig, bred for modern gardens and versatile landscaping. The smaller leaves and dense, naturally rounded form make it far more manageable than the large native species.
Figaro grows to 5-10 metres in landscape settings but is most commonly kept clipped between 2 and 5 metres as a hedge or screen. The dense habit, glossy dark green foliage, and excellent response to pruning make it well suited to formal hedges, screens, borders, and large pots.
Figaro thrives in warm temperate to subtropical climates across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA, in full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant once established and tolerates light frost. Like all figs it has vigorous roots, so plant well clear of pipes and paving or use large above-ground planters.
About Ficus obliqua 'Figaro'
Ficus obliqua 'Figaro' grows to 5-10 metres in landscape settings but is most commonly kept clipped between 2 and 5 metres as a hedge or screen.
Figaro is fast-growing, adding 60cm to 1 metre per year once established.
Figaro is a compact cultivar of the Australian native Small-leaved Fig (Ficus obliqua), with smaller leaves and a denser, more manageable habit than the large native species. It is well suited to hedging and screening.
Like all figs, Figaro has vigorous roots. Plant at least 4 metres from buildings, paving and pipes, or use large above-ground planters for tighter spaces.
Yes. Ficus obliqua is native to eastern Australia, and 'Figaro' is a compact selected cultivar of the species.
Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense formal hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed screen.
Figaro thrives in warm temperate to subtropical climates across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA, in full sun to part shade.
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.
Flash or Hillii? Ficus Hillii 'Flash' holds a more upright, compact form with vivid lime-green new growth contrasting against deep glossy foliage, perfect for formal hedges, pleaching and structured streetscapes. The original Ficus Hillii, also known as Hill's Weeping Fig, has a softer, denser weeping habit better suited to natural, flowing screens and shaded canopies.
About Ficus Hillii Flash
Ficus Hillii Flash grows to 6-10 metres but is most commonly kept clipped between 2 and 5 metres as a formal hedge.
Flash is one of the fastest-growing hedging trees in Australia, adding up to 1.5 metres per year in optimal conditions.
Like all ficus, Flash has vigorous roots. Plant at least 4 metres from buildings, paving, and pipes. For tighter areas, use large above-ground planters.
Plant 60-80cm apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed screen.
Flash is more upright, compact, and faster to establish, while standard Hillii has a softer weeping habit. Flash is the preferred choice for formal hedges and pleached screens.
Yes. Flash is one of the most popular pleaching trees in Australia thanks to its dense upright form and excellent response to pruning.
Ficus Flash prefers warm, frost-free conditions and is best suited to coastal and subtropical areas along the eastern seaboard. Established plants shrug off the occasional light frost, but soft new growth burns easily and repeated heavy frost will set a hedge back. In colder inland districts, plant in a sheltered spot such as a north-facing wall, or choose a hardier hedging species.
Ficus Emerald Standards bring striking elegance to gardens and landscapes, with a tall graceful form and lush glossy green foliage. The neatly clipped evergreen head sits atop a clear straight stem, creating a sophisticated look that instantly lifts entrances, patios, and formal avenues.
Supplied here in advanced 130L size, these are well-established standards that deliver immediate impact. The dense rounded head makes a polished architectural statement, and works beautifully planted in matched pairs to frame doorways, repeated along a driveway, or as single feature plants in large pots.
Ficus Emerald Standards thrive in full sun to part shade and perform reliably across a range of well-drained soils. They are drought tolerant once established and low maintenance, needing only regular light clipping to hold their shape. Like all figs they have vigorous roots, so position plantings and pots well clear of pipes and paving.
About Ficus Emerald Standards
A Ficus Emerald Standard is a glossy-leaved evergreen ficus trained with a clear straight trunk and a dense clipped rounded head, used as a formal feature plant.
These are supplied in advanced 130L size, well-established specimens that deliver immediate impact and mature presence in the garden.
Yes. They perform well in large decorative pots for framing entrances and formal courtyard planting. Potted specimens need regular feeding and watering.
Lightly clip the head several times through the growing season to maintain a tidy rounded shape, and pinch any shoots that appear on the trunk.
Like all figs, they have vigorous roots. In the ground, plant well clear of pipes and paving. Containers keep the roots contained for paved areas.
Yes. Ficus Emerald Standards are fully evergreen, holding glossy green foliage year-round on the clipped head.
They grow best in warm frost-free climates across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA, in full sun to part shade.
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Ficus macrophylla is the Moreton Bay Fig, the tree behind the great buttressed trunks in Australia's oldest public parks. Massive surface roots, an enormous domed canopy and dense glossy evergreen foliage make it one of the most commanding trees that can be grown in this country.
Ficus macrophylla reaches 30 to 60 metres tall and spreads 20 to 30 metres or more at 60 centimetres to 1 metre per year in good conditions. This is a tree for parkland, large rural properties and civic landscapes. It is not suited to suburban blocks, and it should be kept well clear of buildings, paving, drains and services.
This Australian native grows in full sun to part shade and is frost sensitive, so it is best in frost-free or protected coastal positions. Once established it is exceptionally long-lived and requires almost no intervention beyond giving it the space it demands from the outset.
About Ficus macrophylla
The Moreton Bay Fig reaches 30 to 60 metres tall with a canopy spreading 20 to 30 metres or more. It is one of the largest trees grown in Australia and needs to be sited accordingly.
Yes. Ficus macrophylla develops extensive buttress and surface roots that will lift paving, damage drains and foundations, and disrupt services. Plant it a long way from any built structure, ideally in open parkland.
No. This tree needs parkland scale. For a suburban block choose a smaller fig such as Ficus microcarpa var. hillii, or a different shade tree entirely.
It grows at 60 centimetres to 1 metre per year in warm, moist, frost-free conditions, and considerably slower where it is cooler or drier.
Yes. It is native to the east coast of Australia, from the Wide Bay region of Queensland down through New South Wales, and is widely planted in historic parks and gardens.
No. It is frost sensitive, particularly when young, and performs best in frost-free coastal and subtropical positions or in sheltered microclimates.
Allow a minimum radius of 20 to 30 metres of clear ground, and considerably more where the tree is expected to mature fully. Do not plant within that radius of buildings, paving or underground services.
