Fig

Fig

Ficus carica

Description

A small tree with yellow-green fruit and pinkish strawberry flavored flesh. Deciduous: rounded 3-or 5-lobed leaves 4-10 in. long. Pear-shaped fruit: Tree: or tall shrub with a spreading head, but can be pruned into an espalier or shrub. Plant where fruit drop and aggressive root systems are not problems.

Care

Bloom Season

Summer-fall

Light

Full sun

Water

Water every 10-14 days when fruiting

Pruning needs

Can prune into shrub or espalier

USDA/UK Planting Zones

Zones 9 to 11

Time of year to plant

Winter or spring or fall

Soil type

Well-draining soil

Height & Width

15-25 ft. x as wide