The deciduous Fig tree grows up to 5m in height and is quite drought tolerant once established. Its edible fruits form over many months and are easily cultivated. Many different varieties are available although care should be taken for weed potential.
- Type
- Exotic
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Water use
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Container
- One
- Size
- Medium Trees & shrubs 3 - 7 metres
- Root size
- 4 metres
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Zones
- Semi-arid with summer rain, Moist temperate with hot summers, Arid interior, Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers, Winter rains with dry summers
- Tolerances
- Frost, Salt
- Regions
- Central Highlands Garden, Edible plants, Backyard Garden
- Shade levels
- Full sun, Sun/shade
- Flowering seasons
- Spring
- Gardens
- Mediterranean