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Ficus carica

Family Moraceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
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 fruit Ficus carica (common fig) produces medium green and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant is rounded in form and has matte, coarse textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. The stems are smooth in texture. Aromatic and showy fruit are produced by Ficus carica (common fig). Ficus carica (common fig) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Container, culinary, fruit, house plant, specimen, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics This fruit attracts birds to your garden. Ficus carica tolerates salt.
Cautions The growth rate of Ficus carica (common fig) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.