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FICUS

Commonly known as Common 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.

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Deciduous
Rounded 3- or 5-lobed leaves 10-24cm (4-10in) long.
Height
3m (10ft)
Spread
4m (12ft)
Fruit
Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit

Light-coloured firm flesh.
Tree
Or tall shrub with a spreading head. Pear-shaped receptacles develop into single fruit.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Against a wall
Keep roots restricted to encourage fruiting
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds
Partial shade

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Additional Features

	Good to know	Grown commercially in the USA. Best grown trained against a wall or fence.
	Pests & Diseases	Trouble free if grown outside.
	Place of origin	Western Asia, eastern Mediterranean.
	Resistant to honey fungus	These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Humus-rich with plenty of leaf mould.

Toxic - Category C

Skin irritant with sunlight

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Tree Shape

Rounded to broadly spreading

Ficus - Growing Guide

Growing Ficus – Fig

Trees - Care Guide

3m (10ft)
	4m (12ft)

Buy Varieties of FICUS

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

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