Indian Laurel Ficus Column Size:10/15 Gallon A 1-gallon plant will take

A 1-gallon plant will take several years to reach its full 1

Place emitters 24–36 inches from the trunk

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though the variegated tissue can show minor tip burn in an unusually hard freeze

Fall (October–November) is the ideal planting window — warm soil temperatures encourage root development while cooler air reduces transplant stress

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