Common Fig

Ficus carica

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Fruit tree producing the figs. Bonsai. The fig is eaten fresh, dry or as an ingredient for numerous dishes. Ornamental in a garden as isolated tree or in rockery. The latex produced by the fig tree was used against tooth decay, warts and to curdle milk.

Deciduous tree growing up to 10m with palmed dark-green leaves. Little whitish flowers. The fig, is plump, soft and sweet with a purple green skin.

Prefers sandy and acid soils.

Direct sowing.

Flower colourWhite

Average germination30

HardinessDrought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC)

Seeds per gram500

Soil moistureDry

Soil typeSand

Soil pHAcid

Use

Bonsai, Fruit production, Rock garden

Calendar

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Sow outdoors March, April, May

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Flowering April, May, June, October, November, December

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Flower colour	White
Flowering period	Spring-Autumn

Common name	FICUS CARICA - Common Fig

Sowing period	March, April, May, Spring
Average germination (%)	30
Seeds per gram	500

Type of use	Bonsai, Fruit production, Rock garden
Soil pH	Acid
Soil type	Sand
Soil moisture	Dry
Hardiness	Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC)
Climate zone	Mediterranean, Warm areas, Temperate areas

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