Care

Planting & Growing
Prefers enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Requires less water in fall and winter, more in growing season. Provide sheltered spot in colder zones; may die back and re-sprout from roots in spring. Fertilize in spring.

Attracts Birds
Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
Family Name Fig
Flower Color White
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for fruit and foliage.
Foliage Color Gray, Green
Genus Name Ficus
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 7
Landscape Uses Coastal Exposure, Container, Espalier, Kitchen Garden, Specimen, Urban Garden
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 12 feet
Mature Width 12 feet
Prune Time Can Prune At Anytime
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0