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Common Fig, Edible Fig, Higo 'LSU Purple'

Ficuscarica

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Family

Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ficus (FY-kus)

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Species

carica (KAIR-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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

N/A

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nick89

Tallahassee, FL (Zone 8b) | October 2004 | positive

LSU Purple is a fairly recent introduction from Lousiana State University. It tends to be somewhat bushy. Produces plentiful purple figs ...Read More

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Common Fig, Edible Fig, Higo 'LSU Purple'

Ficuscarica

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