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Fig

SpeciesFicus carica

Also called common fig, fig plant

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Photo: Trew, C.J · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Waternot too wet

“Fig trees are native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, which means they prefer things sunny, warm, and not too wet” — Fig Companion Plants: What to Plant and What to Avoid - The Fruit Grove

Hardiness zones8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

“USDA Zones 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b” — Figs: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Fig Trees

Spacing240 in

“Space fig trees at least 20 feet away from buildings or other trees.” — Figs: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Fig Trees

Height120–240 in

“Height 10–20 feet” — Figs: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Fig Trees

Transplantspring or fall

“When to Plant Fig Trees Plant fig trees outdoors in the early spring or late fall when they are dormant.” — Figs: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Fig Trees

Ready whenpicking window of roughly 45 days after that

“picking window of roughly 45 days after that” — Growing Figs: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

Edible partsflesh, leaves, stems

“the flesh is an accessory fruit” — What Is a Fig? Plus, How to Eat Figs

Toxicitynot toxic

“Toxicity Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — Figs: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Fig Trees

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