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Common Fig, Edible Fig, Higo 'Tiger'

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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
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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Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting

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