{"product_id":"tree-ficus-nitida-3-0-3-5-m-16-18cm-girth","title":"Tree Ficus Nitida 3.0 - 3.5 m | 16 - 18cm Girth","description":"\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 3.0–3.5 m with a substantial 16-18 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 3,500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.0 - 3.5m height with 16–18 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 3,500 — 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\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","brand":"Acacia Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55227183661347,"sku":"TREFINIT4B","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/4382\/1347\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-06-13at11.56.14_1.jpg?v=1781337723","url":"https:\/\/acaciagardencenter.com\/products\/tree-ficus-nitida-3-0-3-5-m-16-18cm-girth","provider":"Acacia Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}