Learn About the Hollywood Hedge
Indian Laurel Columns, often called ‘Ficus nitida’ or the ‘Hollywood Hedge’, are one of our most popular varieties for our homeowners that are seeking to design a hedge for their yard. These massive evergreens perform great when planted along property lines to add privacy from nearby neighbors and block noise out from your surroundings!
An Indian Laurel hedge has lush, dense foliage and strong, softwood branches. It can be pruned into almost any shape, but we love to let these grow large and tall to create more hedge density, allowing it to make the privacy hedge more secure.
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Benefits of Hedges in Your Property
There are many benefits to adding a hedge to your home or property. They can create a tranquil environment as they surround your property with cleaner air and a greener space. They can also add curb appeal to your home while still offering total privacy from your surroundings.
Curb Appeal
The aesthetic benefit is apparent as soon as Hollywood hedges are planted in your yard. A row of Indian Laurel Columns can transform your yard in the blink of an eye by adding a classic, formal look.
Privacy
Another essential benefit to planting Ficus hedges in tight rows is that you will have an extra layer of privacy for your yard and home. With the added privacy and security, you might be more inclined to spend time outside enjoying the backyard, as it creates a personal oasis for you and your family.
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How to Care for Your Hollywood Hedges
Our Hollywood Hedges love the full sun! Most hedge materials can be in full sun, but the Ficus nitida hedges thrive under high sun exposures. They can tolerate shady spots, but they prefer to soak in the sun to get their full growth benefits.
To keep your Indian Laurel hedge looking green and staying strong, we recommend applying our Moon Dust fertilizer as directed and supplementing it monthly with our Super Charged Moon Juice.
As all plant development is unique based on multiple factors, monitor your plants to see if you need to re-adjust your fertilizing schedule. You can also learn more about caring for your trees and plant by checking out our care guides here!
Visit Moon Valley Nurseries
Come by any Moon Valley Nurseries location and find the perfect row of Ficus privacy hedges for your yard. You can’t miss them when you visit! From the Bay Area to North Hollywood to San Diego, you will see these giant hedges all over and fall in love with them, or maybe, you already have!
More Articles on Hedges for California
Keep learning about our hedges with the links below!
Click here to see the 10 most-asked questions about hedges!
Click here to see our top evergreen hedges and their benefits to your home!
Click here to see what else we have for California!
Updated by Luke Kalawsky, March 22nd, 2022
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