A medium fast-growing self-fertile deciduous tree that produces masses of large sweet green, red-fleshed fruit throughout the summer months. Fruit is great for making jam.
Ficus plants have extremely invasive roots so, in urban gardens, it is strongly advisable to keep them in pots or containers rather than planting them in the ground.
The Fig is an ideal plant for a beginner or easy-going plant to add to your collection.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: Medium
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Soil: For pots: premium-quality potting mix in pots that have good drainage. For the ground, well draining loam with pH between 6 - 6.5.
Skill level: Intermediate
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: Low
Frost tolerance: High
Wind tolerance: Medium
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Suitable for shaping: No
Colour: Green
Variegation: No
Size: Large
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
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Fruit: Yes