Ficus, Common Fig, Edible Fig, Higo 'Petite Negra'

Ficuscarica

Family
Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ficus (FY-kus)
Species
carica (KAIR-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
N/A
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
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
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

New Market, Alabama

Queen Creek, Arizona

Lafayette, California

San Jose, California

Sebastopol, California

Casselberry, Florida

Miami, Florida

Raleigh, North Carolina

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Corpus Christi, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Pilot Point, Texas

Seattle, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | July 2012 | positive

I bought this plant by mail order in 2001 from a company in S. Carolina. It was about 6 inches tall at the time. Now, 2012, it is about...Read More

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Richland, MI (Zone 5b) | June 2008 | positive

I've had one Petite Nigra for almost a year now. It's a healthy little fig, a bit too young to fruit. It didn't mind the heat and humidit...Read More

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