Common Fig 'Pietro'
Ficus carica
Ficus carica is a tree or shrub with large leaves and sweet edible figs, widely cultivated in the Mediterranean for its fruit.
Attributes
Type
Fruit, deciduous
Spread
2.5 – 4.0 m
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Min. temperature
-10 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden
Edible fruit
Drought tolerant
Deciduous
Care guide
Sun
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Height
3–8 m
Hardiness
Medium
Flowering
Spring–Summer
Foliage
Deciduous
Safety
Humans/Pets: Harmful to skin with sunlight. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Available Sizes
2L
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Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Ficus carica
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden