Ficus carica 'Prec de Dalmatie' - 50-60 CM C2

Description
The Common fig 'Precoce de Dalmatie' (Ficus carica) produces green fruits. They are pear-shaped or elongated and have a sweet, aromatic flavour. Well-drained, loamy, slightly acidic soil and a sunny location create the ideal conditions for a high-yield harvest from August. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its shrub-like growth, Common fig 'Precoce de Dalmatie' grows to around 3 metres high and 4 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ficus carica 'Early Dalmatian'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, aromatic flavour

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common fig 'Precoce de Dalmatie' are glossy, palmate, shiny and lobed.

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

Growth
Common fig 'Precoce de Dalmatie' is a small tree. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Ficus carica 'Precoce de Dalmatie' 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 'Precoce de Dalmatie' forms white flowers from July.

Fruit
Ficus carica 'Precoce de Dalmatie' forms green, pear-shaped, elongated fruits.

Use
Consumption, balcony/terrace