Fig tree FICUS CARICA

Description : Fig tree FICUS carica is a deciduous tree or large shrub with a broad, spreading habit. Bark is smooth and silvery-gray; leaves are 4–10 in (10–25 cm), typically 3- or 5-lobed. Cultivars vary by region — e.g. 'Celeste', 'Ischia', 'Magnolia', 'Brown Turkey' (noted for greater cold tolerance) in the southeastern U.S.; 'Adriatic', 'Kadota', 'Mission' commonly used in drier southwestern climates.

Location : Native to the eastern Mediterranean region; cultivated for more than 5,000 years and widely used in temperate to warm temperate landscapes.

Culture : Light: part sun to full sun. Moisture: average, well-drained soils; drought tolerant once established. Hardiness: generally suited to USDA Zones 8–10; with winter protection can be grown as far north as Zone 5. Temperature tolerance when fully dormant: approx. 10°–15° F (-12° to -9° C). Propagation: dormant hardwood cuttings and root suckers.

Usage : Typically begins producing fruit within two years. Recommended practices for production and landscape use:

• Mulch heavily with organic material to conserve moisture and improve soil structure
• Use winter protection (mulch or bury stems) in colder zones or grow as multi-stemmed bushes laid down for winter
• Prune in dormant season to control size, train as espalier, or increase main-crop yield
• Once established, trees are generally low-maintenance and drought tolerant

Available sizes and prices :
RB50-60 — 11.24
RB60-100 — 16.79

Technical specifications

• Ref : FICARICA
• Botanical name : FICUS carica
• Habit : Tree or shrub with broad, spreading habit; breadth often wider than height (approx. 15–30 ft / 4.5–9 m)
• Leaves : Deciduous, 3- or 5-lobed, about 4–10 in (10–25 cm) long
• Light requirements : Part sun to full sun
• Soil moisture : Average, well-drained; drought tolerant once established
• Hardiness : USDA Zones 8–10 (with winter protection can be grown to Zone 5); tolerates approx. 10°–15° F (-12° to -9° C) when fully dormant
• Propagation : Dormant hardwood cuttings and root suckers
• Time to fruiting : Usually begins bearing within two years
• Landscape use : Specimen tree, espalier, or multi-stemmed bush for colder climates