Italian Honey fig
Ficus carica 'Italian Honey'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size10 to 20 feet tall10 to 20 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Italian Honey' fig (Ficus carica 'Italian Honey') is a fruit for borders, containers, food gardens, and xeriscape. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows fast and can reach 10 to 20 feet tall and wide, so give it room. Birds visit the plant.
Pairs well with Munstead lavender, Pineapple guava, and Society garlic.