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Ficus carica 'Desert King' (Fig)

Edible

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  • Pot Size: #1
  • Comment: 3ft
  • Location: Farm CF1
  • In Stock: 128
Desert King Fig will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.
This shrub is quite ornamental as well as edible, and is as much at home in a landscape or flower garden as it is in a designated edibles garden. It does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water.  It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

Details

Botanical Name

Ficus carica 'Desert King'

Common Name

Desert King Fig

Hardiness Zone

  • 7
Appearance

Max Height

10 Feet

Max Spread

10 Feet

Plant Form

  • Round

Foliage Colour

  • Green

Edible

Edible

  • YES

Edible Component

  • Fruit

Edible Use

  • Raw
  • Cooking
  • Preserves

Fruit Colour

  • Green
Growing

Moisture

Average To Moist

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Maintenance

Medium

Deer Resistance

Yes



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