Ficus carica

Common Fig

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Height

3 to 15 m

Width

2 to 4 m

Light/shadow demands

light shade,

no direct sunlight,

semi-shade,

sun

pH-Value

slightly alkaline, neutral, slightly acidic

Mediterranean

Ficus carica

Characteristics:

Habit

Large shrub or small tree, 3-15 m tall, up to 4 m wide, round crown, expansive, many twigs, branches with milky sap, fast-growing

Blossom

Small, mono or dioecious, not visible from the exterior

Leaves

Deciduous, palmate, three to five-lobed, cordate at the base, rough on top, with soft hairs underneath, up to 20 cm long and wide

Demands

Sun or semi-shade, protected, sensitive to frost, cold house, tolerates salty air, responds well to cutting

Tips

The milky sap of Ficus carica irritates the skin and can lead to photo-allergic reactions

Hardiness Zone

Zone 8a

Tip

Cut back radically every few years as their growth would go beyond the bounds of any winter garden. In spring cutting back into old wood is possible.

Bee pasture/nectar

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Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
006141134667224	specimen half-standard, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, girth 25-30	€1,950.00
006310605080166	specimen half-standard, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, girth 30-35	€2,750.00
007182234571825	specimen half-standard, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, girth 35-40	€3,500.00

Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
006141134667224	specimen half-standard, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, girth 25-30	€1,950.00
006310605080166	specimen half-standard, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, girth 30-35	€2,750.00
007182234571825	specimen half-standard, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, girth 35-40	€3,500.00