Indian Laurel (Ficus Nitida) Privacy Hedges, Grown and Delivered by Unidad

Indian Laurel, botanically known as Ficus Nitida, is the fastest growing and densest privacy hedge we grow at our Pacoima nursery. It is the variety most homeowners picture when they say a privacy wall: a tall, glossy, evergreen screen that fills in fast and holds its shape under regular pruning.

Why Homeowners and Contractors Choose Indian Laurel

  • Fastest growth rate of any hedge we grow, often adding several feet of height per year once established
  • Dense, glossy evergreen foliage that screens sound and sight year round, not just in summer
  • Tolerates heavy shearing, so it can be trained into a clean formal wall or left fuller and more natural
  • Thrives in the heat and clay soils common across LA, Riverside, and Orange County
  • Available in multiple container sizes so you can buy instant height or grow a taller wall over a season or two

Something to Plan Around: Root Safety

Ficus Nitida is a vigorous grower below ground as well as above it, which is exactly why it fills in so fast. That same root vigor means it should be planted with a sensible setback from pools, foundations, sewer lines, and hardscape. Our team will walk through spacing with you before your order ships so the hedge you plant today doesn’t become a repair bill in five years.

Sizes and Starting Pricing

Container sizes and current pricing are confirmed at checkout on the product page, since availability shifts with the growing season. As a general guide, our Indian Laurel is offered in four container sizes, from young stock for budget-conscious multi-hedge projects up to boxed specimens for instant, mature privacy.

Find Indian Laurel Hedge Installers Near You

Unidad delivers and, where selected, plants Indian Laurel hedges across Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County. Start with your city below for local delivery timelines and answers to the questions homeowners in your area ask most.

Not Sure If Indian Laurel Is Right for Your Property?

If your hedge line runs close to a pool, patio, or foundation, our Carolina Cherry Laurel is a root-safe alternative with a similar dense, evergreen look plus fragrant spring blooms. Compare the two, or tell us about your project and we’ll recommend the right fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast does Indian Laurel grow as a hedge?

Under regular care, Indian Laurel is one of the fastest-growing hedge plants available in Southern California, commonly adding multiple feet of height per year once its root system is established.

Is Ficus Nitida safe to plant near my pool or foundation?

It can be, with the right setback. Because Ficus root systems are vigorous, we recommend keeping plantings a sensible distance from pools, foundations, and underground utility lines. Our team will confirm safe spacing for your specific property before your order ships.

What container sizes are available?

We grow Indian Laurel in multiple container sizes, from younger stock suited to budget multi-hedge projects up to larger boxed trees for immediate, mature privacy. Current sizing and pricing are shown at checkout.

Do you deliver and plant, or just deliver?

Both. You can order delivery only, or add our professional installation service for a fully planted hedge with warranty terms. See our Installation page for details.

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Tell us about your property and timeline, and our team will recommend the right variety, container size, and spacing for a privacy hedge that lasts.