Common Fig, Edible Fig, Higo 'Texas Everbearing'

Ficuscarica

Family
Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ficus (FY-kus)
Species
carica (KAIR-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mulberry, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Florence, Mississippi

Copperas Cove, Texas

Winnsboro, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Puyallup, WA (Zone 8b) | May 2008 | neutral

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