common fig
Ficus carica
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A deciduous tree prized for its sweet, edible figs that ripen in summer and fall. Hardy and low-maintenance once established, it thrives in warm climates and is relatively drought-tolerant.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Brown Turkey is the most cold-hardy and widely adapted; Black Mission produces dark, rich fruit and is excellent for drying; Kadota is a reliable producer with smaller, sweet figs suited to fresh eating and preserves.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A deciduous tree prized for its sweet, edible figs that ripen in summer and fall. Hardy and low-maintenance once established, it thrives in warm climates and is relatively drought-tolerant.
Climate Match for your location
See how well common fig grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Brown Turkey is the most cold-hardy and widely adapted; Black Mission produces dark, rich fruit and is excellent for drying; Kadota is a reliable producer with smaller, sweet figs suited to fresh eating and preserves.