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    FICUS
    FICUS
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    FICUS

    Commonly known as Fig

    Keystone species in many tropical forests.

    Common fig, F. carica, is the iconic fruit which has figured prominently in many cultures.

    Genus of about 800 species of mainly evergreen trees, shrubs and woody climbers, usually found in moist forests in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for foliage or edible fruits.
    • Place of origin
      Tropical and sub tropical regions worldwide.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Fruit
      Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    • Zero Rated Item
      No VAT on this plant
    • skin irritant with sunlight
      (People & Pets)
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Ficus - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    varieties
    FICUS carica 'Brown Turkey'
    Common fig
    Free-fruiting fig with a good yellow autumn colour. The fruits have purple-brown skins when ripe and are rich and sugary which makes this an excellent dessert variety
     
    Small
    £18.50
    Large
    £50.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    FICUS carica 'Little Miss Figgy'
    Fig
    Compact fruiting fig. Fruits large and sweet.
     
    Small
    £15.00
    Large
    £30.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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