Ficus carica - 15-20 CM C3

Description
The Common fig (Ficus carica) produces brown, yellow-green, purple fruits. They are pear-shaped and have a sweet flavour. Well-drained, loamy, slightly acidic soil and a sunny location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from August. Its inconspicuous flowers are a beautiful sight. With its shrub-like growth, the Common fig grows to around 4 metres high and 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* sweet in flavour

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common fig are dark green, glossy and lobed.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 12 to 15°C is required.

Growth
Shrub-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Ficus carica prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilising: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to November - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - This plant also thrives on balconies and terraces. Bright, sheltered locations are ideal. Water twice a day on hot days. Fertilise weekly from June onwards. An irrigation system can make the work easier.

Flower
Ficus carica forms inconspicuous flowers from May.

Fruit
The brown, yellow-green to purple fruits have a sweet flavour. The drupes are pear-shaped. Ripening time from August.

Use
Consumption, balcony/terrace