The fig is a picturesque tropical looking tree or shrub with a dramatic spreading habit. The breadth is often wider than the height of 15 to 30 ft 4. This deciduous, low-branching tree is usually single trunked, with pale, silvery gray smooth bark. In colder regions, figs are grown as bushes with multiple stems and branches close to the ground that are laid down and buried before winter.
The Ficus makes an especially attractive specimen in the landscape. The alternate, long petioled, dark green leaves are broad-ovate to nearly orbicular in outline and may become 20cm 10 in long and cm in wide with lobes. The upper surface is thick and ribbed while the underneath is finely haired.
The leaves texture is rough and they can irritate skin. The Genus Ficus is unique for bearing its flowers inside a nearly closed receptacle, or branch, which ripens into a fleshy fruit called a fig. The small flowers are produced twice in the season. The first ones the breba crop are produced near the ends of the shoots of the preceding flush of growth, whereas the second crop the main crop is produced in the axils of the leaves on the new growth.
The mature fruit is pear shaped and variable in size and range in color from a greenish-yellow to purple. The edible fruit is a hollow succulent receptacle with many ovaries on the inner surface, which may or may not produce seeds, depending on the variety. Figs usually begin bearing fruit within two years and may bear twice per year. Figs grow nicely and will bear fruit when grown in containers where they can be artfully pruned to create a living sculpture to decorate deck or patio.
This is convenient for two reasons: cold climate growers can move their figs indoors in winter and the plants can be removed from the patio when the fruit begins to over ripen. The edible fruit are extremely attractive to birds. The Ficus Carica likes reflected sun, full sun, or part shade. Fig trees are tolerant of poorly drained soils and grow well in relatively infertile soils.
Even if frozen, figs often will restart from the roots and produce a crop the following summer. They are drought tolerant, once established. The choice is yours. While fig trees will grow in many soil types, the soil should be well-drained and in a location that receives full sun. In cooler regions, we recommend planting fig trees near the south side of a building. When selecting a site, choose one free of root-knot nematodes.
Most gardeners either plant a bareroot fig tree or potted fig tree. As a general rule of thumb, dig a hole that is twice the size of the root ball. For more information, watch our video about How to Plant a Fruit Tree.
While fig trees grow well in the edible landscape or yard, they can also be grown in containers. If growing in containers, choose a gallon pot or half a whiskey barrel. Use a potting mix with lots of compost or well-rotted manure. Fig trees in containers should be placed in full sun and watered regularly.
During the summer months, fig trees require about 1 inch of water weekly. While they aren't heavy feeders, many fig trees benefit from annual fertilization, especially if the soil is not very fertile or the tree must compete with other plants for nutrients.
Fig trees may be pruned to control their size and to stimulate new growth. Prune fig trees in late winter. Cut out dead wood and branches that may be crossing. Also, you can trim the main stems to keep them at a manageable size. While the harvest date will vary with the region, most figs ripen from September through frost.
Figs should only be harvested when they are ripe--or fully colored and slightly soft. Because birds and squirrels also eat figs, some gardeners net their fig trees. We have received your request. You will be notified when this product is in stock. Search Item Number or Keyword. Account Hello! Sign In. Close Shopping Cart. Oops, there seems to be an error, please re-enter your email address.
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