Common Fig. A deciduous shrub with handsome foliage of large deeply lobed deep green leaves. Minute petalless flowers are contained in a hollowed-out receptacle, which enlarges to form edible fruit. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 4m. Fruits August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Skin irritant with sunlight. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ficus carica
A deciduous shrub with handsome foliage of large deeply lobed deep green leaves. Minute petalless flowers are contained in a hollowed-out receptacle, which enlarges to form edible fruit.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Ficus |
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Species | carica |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Common Fig |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 3m |
Family | Moraceae |
Spread | 4m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | brown |
Fruits When | August, September |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | |
Toxicity | Skin irritant with sunlight |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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