Plant species

Ficus carica

10 varieties available

The fig is a deciduous tree with large lobed leaves producing sweet edible figs, cultivated since antiquity across the Mediterranean.

Edible Drought tolerant Attracts pollinators

grid_view Attributes

park Type
Fruit, deciduous
open_in_full Spread
2.5 – 4.0 m
landscape Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand
science Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
thermostat Min. temperature
≈ -10 °C

Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden

eco Care guide

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Sun
Full sun
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Water
Moderate
height
Height
3–8 m
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Hardiness
Medium
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Flowering
Spring
nature
Foliage
Deciduous

warning Safety

Humans/Pets: Harmful to skin with sunlight. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants

yard Varieties

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