Ficus carica 'Black Mission' (Fig)
Details
Botanical Name
Ficus carica 'Black Mission'
Common Name
Black Mission Fig
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
35 feet
Max Spread
35 feet
Foliage Colour
Edible
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Early Summer and Fall
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Moisture
Average to Dry
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Green Thumb Nurseries
Ficus carica 'Black Mission' (Fig)
Black Mission Fig is known for its blackish-purple skin with a strawberry coloured centre. It has a wonderful flavor that is very distinct. Black Mission produces a heavy first crop (breba) in early summer and then its main crop in Fall. This fig is a very vigorous grower, but is not very cold hardy. It is best suited for areas with mild winters.
Pot Size
Height or Caliper
Location