Ficus carica

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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. It reaches 15'-30' tall.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.