'Flash' is a compact growing form of Ficus microcarpa hillii with emerald green foliage, light green new leaves and quick upright growth. This native Fig could be a tall spreading shade tree, but primarily, this tree is valued for its thick foliage and suitability for hedging and screens. Ideal for clipping into a tight formal hedge, screen or used as a topiary specimen. It is low maintenance, prefers moist soils in a full sun to part shade position and is highly adaptable to most conditions.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 10-15 metres but with regular pruning can be maintained as a hedge or screen
Upright growth
SPECIAL USES
As a specimen
As a shade tree
As a hedge
As a screen
As a topiary
As a windbreak
Suitable beside pools
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in light shade
Suitable in most soils
Is resistant to coastal exposure
Is resistant to pollution
Is frost sensitive
Is tolerant of tropical heat
