Mission Fig - Monrovia
This attractive deciduous garden tree offers dense shade and develops an interesting winter silhouette. Especially sweet, purplish black fruit ripens in summer. Figs are often root hardy and prolific in zones 5 and 6 if planted in a sheltered location. Highly adaptable, but bears best fruit in hot inland areas.
Attracts,Birds
Brand,
Brand,
Botanical Name,
Bulb Size,
Bulbs per Package,
Deer Resistant,
Evergreen or Deciduous,Deciduous
Family,
Family Name,Fig
Flower Color,
Bloom Time,Inconspicuous; prized for fruit and foliage.
Foliage Color,Green
Genus,
Genus Name,Ficus
Model,
Tomato Class,
Tomato Type,
Weather,
Days to Emerge,
Days to Maturity,
Edible,
Features,
Growth Rate,Medium
Hardiness,
Hardiness Zone,7
Harvest Season,
Landscape Uses,Coastal Exposure, Container, Espalier, Kitchen Garden, Specimen, Urban Garden
Light Needs,Full Sun
Mature Height,35 feet
Mature Width,35 feet
Prune Time,Can Prune At Anytime
Self Pollinating,
Water Needs,Average to Moist
Waterwise,0
Essentials for Success
For thriving plants, use EB Stone Potting Soil for containers or EB Stone Planting Mix for garden beds. Pair either with EB Stone Sure Start to encourage strong root development and help reduce transplant shock.
Care
