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Common Fig, Edible Fig, Higo 'Peter's Honey'

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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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

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Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

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

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