FICUS carica 'Ice Crystal'
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FICUS carica 'Ice Crystal'
Commonly known as Common fig
Deeply divided greyish green leaves. Bright yellow autumn colour
£20.00 each
Large
£80.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Named for the shape of the leaves -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free if grown outside -
Place of origin
Western Asia, eastern Mediterranean -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduous3- or 5-lobed leaves 10-24cm (4-9½in) long, heart-shaped at the bases. Pear-shaped receptacles develop into single fruit, to 10cm (4in) long
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Orbicular
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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TreeOr tall shrub with spreading head. Pear-shaped receptacles develop into single fruit (4in) long, green when young, maturing to dark green, purple or dark brown
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich with plenty of leaf mould
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Against a wallKeep roots restricted to encourage fruiting
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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skin irritant with sunlight
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
4m (13ft)
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