{"product_id":"ficus-nitida-x-mas-tree-1-4-1-6-m","title":"Ficus Nitida (X Mas Tree) | 1.8 - 2.0 m","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--24247290659107__tabs\" class=\"shopify-section hdt-section hdt-section-main-product-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdt-product-tab hdt-s-gradient hdt-section-spacing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdt-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdt-type-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdt-product-tab__wrap hdt-product-tab--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdt-product-tab__content\" id=\"product-tabs-tab-template--24247290659107__tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdt-tab-item hdt-rte\" data-type=\"tab_des\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indian Laurel is the backbone of Dubai’s urban landscape — the dense, glossy-leaved evergreen you see lining streets, filling parks, and screening villa boundaries across the city. At 1.5–2.0 m with a substantial 25–30 cm trunk girth, this specimen has a mature, thick trunk that indicates a well-established root system and years of healthy growth. Available at AED 1,650.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5–2.0 m height with 25–30 cm girth — a notably thick-trunked specimen for this height, indicating maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, glossy evergreen canopy that provides year-round shade, screening, and wind protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most proven landscape tree species in the UAE — used extensively in municipal and private settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds exceptionally well to pruning and shaping — can be maintained as a formal hedge, screen, or shade tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable at AED 1,650 — a strong trunk-to-price ratio for this highly sought-after species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Works in Dubai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFicus nitida is arguably the single most successful landscape tree in the UAE. It is used on a massive scale across municipal plantings, hotel grounds, commercial developments, and private gardens because it simply works — full sun, extreme heat, sandy soils, alkaline conditions, wind exposure, and salt spray are all handled without complaint. Its dense canopy creates a genuine microclimate beneath it, reducing ground temperatures and providing meaningful shade. The thick trunk girth on this specimen means it is past the establishment phase and will settle into a new position quickly, growing vigorously with moderate watering. For larger specimens, see our Ficus Retusa Nitida listings ranging from 1.8 m up to 6.0 m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: full sun to partial shade; performs well in virtually any light condition\u003cbr\u003eWater: moderate once established; water deeply 2–3 times per week during summer\u003cbr\u003eSoil: highly adaptable; thrives in sandy, loamy, alkaline, and even compacted soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA healthy Indian Laurel (Ficus nitida) at 1.5–2.0 m height with 25–30 cm trunk girth, supplied in a nursery container ready for landscape planting. For larger specimens, see our Ficus Retusa Nitida listings at 1.8–6.0 m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Actual product may vary slightly from the image shown. Landscape trees require professional planting for best results — visit our store for expert advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Acacia Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54922500702499,"sku":"TREFINIXM16D","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/4382\/1347\/files\/ficus-nitida-x-mas-tree-18-20-m-8852355.webp?v=1778008228","url":"https:\/\/acaciagardencenter.com\/products\/ficus-nitida-x-mas-tree-1-4-1-6-m","provider":"Acacia Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}