Indian Laurel Fig

The Ficus microcarpa, commonly known as Indian Laurel Fig, Chinese Banyan, or Indian Laurel, is a dense evergreen tropical tree or shrub valued for its glossy foliage, strong branching structure, and versatility in landscaping. It is widely used for hedges, screening, topiary, bonsai, and feature planting.

• Appearance: Features small to medium-sized glossy green leaves on dense branching stems. Mature plants can develop a broad rounded canopy and may form aerial roots in warm, humid conditions.
• Indoor/Outdoor Use: Best suited as an outdoor landscape plant, though smaller specimens are also popular indoors as bonsai or decorative container plants.
• Care: Prefers full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and regular watering while establishing. It responds very well to pruning and shaping.
• Benefits: Evergreen, fast-growing, easy to shape, and excellent for privacy screens, hedges, bonsai, and structured landscape designs.