Ficus, Common Fig, Edible Fig, Higo 'Kadota'

Ficuscarica

Family
Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ficus (FY-kus)
Species
carica (KAIR-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Mena, Arkansas

Elverta, California

Granite Bay, California

Yucaipa, California

Tallahassee, Florida

La Luz, New Mexico

Charlotte, North Carolina

Efland, North Carolina

Richmond, Texas

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(Zone 8a) | December 2008 | negative

Extremely easy to root. Among its many qualities is the fact the fruit stays green and small, so birds don't seem to bother it, thinkin...Read More

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Santa Fe, TX (Zone 9b) | August 2005 | positive

The most delicious fruit I have eaten yet. Great taste.

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Common Eggfly
(Hypolimnas bolina)
Bridled Titmouse
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