{"product_id":"indian-laurel-fig-1-plant-ficus-microcarpa","title":"Indian Laurel Fig Plant – Ficus microcarpa Evergreen Shrub for Hedges \u0026 Containers","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa) is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense growth and glossy green foliage. It is commonly used in hedges, containers, and landscape plantings due to its compact structure and excellent foliage coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant develops a full, bushy habit with smooth, dark green leaves. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Indian Laurel Fig is suitable for shaping in formal garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense evergreen shrub with glossy foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for hedges and container planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, bushy growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth dark green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Indian Laurel Fig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Ficus microcarpa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Live Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Cycle: Perennial (shrub)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color: Inconspicuous flowers, small fig fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Moderate watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zone: 9–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"NorCalPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499700482180,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/CopyofRIZKIGARDEN_21_349b1da3-7d04-4744-be65-7dfb8402c8e0.jpg?v=1783666785","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/indian-laurel-fig-1-plant-ficus-microcarpa","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}