fig
Ficus carica
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size10 to 30 feet tall10 to 30 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Green
- Foliage color
- Green
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Fig (Ficus carica) is a plant for containers and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It grows fast and ripens well in cooler climates. You can grow it for fresh eating, fig jam, and slices served with goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto. Birds also visit the tree.
Pairs well with Hazelnut, Grape hyacinth, and Johnny jump up.
Native range
Mediterranean to Central Asia.