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Fig

Ficus carica

Also known as: common fig, fig tree

Deciduous tree producing sweet pear-shaped fruit. Thrives in hot climates. Can be container-grown and overwintered indoors in cold zones.

Fig

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing120–240″
Row Spacing120–240″
Planting Depth—
Height120–360″
Spread120–300″
✓ Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Transplant Outdoors

2–9 weeks after last frost

Days to Harvest

365–730 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 7–11

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 7–11

Wrap or bury in zones 6–7 for winter protection. Container plants can be overwintered in garage. Most varieties are self-fertile.

Companion Plants

No companion data available for this plant yet.

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