Ficus carica

Common Fig

Family: Moraceae Mulberry


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, specimen
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, green, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, invasive