Ficus carica (Common Fig)

Botanical Information

FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
Speciescarica
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginSouthwest Asia and the Mediterranean region.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer		Edible fruit.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7 - 9 but possible zone 6 with protection
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H5 but possible in H7 with protection.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 30
Height3 - 6 m
Spread3 - 6 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLow-branching and spreading.
LandscapeOrnamental use, container and fruit.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Organically rich, moist and well-drained soils.
PestsWatch for root knot nematodes, scales, aphids, mealybugs and spider mites. Leaf spots, rust and blight may occur.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionLarge, palmate, hairy 3 - 5lobed leaves that are 25 cm long.
Flower DescriptionNon-showy flowers that for in spring inside hollow receptacles near the branch growing tips.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is developed within each receptacle and are small and round.
Colour DescriptionThe bark is greyish-silver. The leaves have a dark green colour above and a light green underside. The fruit is bright green.
Texture DescriptionThe bark is smooth.

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