Common Fig, Edible Fig, Higo
Ficuscarica 'Osborn's Prolific'

Family: Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ficus (FY-kus)
Species: carica (KAIR-ih-kuh)
Cultivar: Osborn's Prolific
Additional cultivar information: (Arachipel, Neveralla)

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed