Ficus carica
Common Edible Fig
Description
This is one of the fruit bearing varieties of Fig for home gardeners. It has a beautiful form and lovely leaves that makes it an ornamental fruit tree as well as a food producer.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.