Ficus carica
EDIBLE FIG
Moraceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk.

 
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Ficus carica
EDIBLE FIG
Moraceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, large planter, espalier, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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