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Ficus carica

Common Edible Fig

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.