Ficus carica (Fig)
Edible fig is a small deciduous or semi evergreen large shrub.This ancient fruit was one of the earliest in cultivation, along with olives, pomegranates and dates.The plant originally is dioecious, meaning shrubs have either male or female flowers . By now many varieties are parthenocarp, which means does not need pollination to produce fruit.The leaves are large deeply lobed. It can grow well in any climate cold or hot, drought or wet. Prefers full sun. This easy-to-grow shrub offers a tropical look to temperate regions and makes a perfect edible addition to large garden spaces
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Figuier
Arabic Name: تين شائع
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Plant type: Shrub
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Origin: Mediterranean
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Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10
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Uses: Bonsai, Espalier, Specimen, Mass Planting, Container, Windbreak, Edible, Wildlife, Erosion control, Pollution Tolerant / Urban, Native to Lebanon
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Round
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m
Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years
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By Piotr Frydecki (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By H. Zell (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Kurt Stueber (link: [1], part of www.biolib.de) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By 4028mdk09 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Hedwig Storch (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Vulcano (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Semi Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 20 - 30
Leaf Shape: Oblong
Leaf Margins: Lobate
Leaf Texture: Leathery
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Yellow
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Flower
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Multiple Fruit
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Green, Purple
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By Piotr Frydecki (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By H. Zell (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Kurt Stueber (link: [1], part of www.biolib.de) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By 4028mdk09 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Hedwig Storch (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Vulcano (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Good
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Toxicity: Yes
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: 25-50 years
Edible Parts: Fruit
Plant Propagation: Cutting