Fig Trees

Common Fig 'Vardika'

Ficus carica

The Vardika fig is a deciduous tree with large lobed leaves and sweet figs. It flowers in spring and fruits from summer into autumn, becoming drought tolerant once established.

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Attributes

Type

Fruit, deciduous

Spread

2.5 – 4.0 m

Soil

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Min. temperature

-12 °C

Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden

Edible Drought tolerant Attracts pollinators

Care guide

Sun

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Height

3–8 m

Hardiness

Medium

Flowering

Spring

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