Tony tells us that plant ficus nitida hedges approximately 2-3 feet apart to create a dense hedge. "This spacing allows them to grow together and form a continuous screen," he notes.

The Ficus Nitida. In conversation with gardening expert Tony O'Neill, he tells us that ficus nitida hedges are trendy screen fences because of their dense foliage, fast growth rate, and ability to ...

If town officials have their way, nitida’s days on the island will be numbered. The Ordinances, Rules and Standards Committee is asking the council, which banned new plantings of ficus benjamina ...