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Ficus carica 'Blanche'

Family Moraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 3 - 9 m (10 - 30 ft)
Spread 3 - 9 m (10 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tree Ficus carica 'Blanche' (Italian honey fig) is repeat-blooming and bears medium green blossoms during late spring to early summer. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, coarse in texture and semi-evergreen. Ficus carica 'Blanche' (Italian honey fig) bears fragrant fruit. This plant has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Ficus carica 'Blanche' (Italian honey fig) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Container, culinary, fruit, house plant, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Ficus carica 'Blanche' . Ficus carica 'Blanche' is tolerant of salt.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Ficus carica 'Blanche' (Italian honey fig) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.