Fruiting Fig Tree for Sale | Ficus Carica

The Fruiting Fig Tree (Ficus Carica) is an ancient organism, cultivated by humans for centuries. It is native to the Mediterranean and parts of southwest and central Asia. It is part of the mulberry family and is a woody, deciduous, spreading tree that can also be described as a shrub based on its multi-stemmed composition. The fruits of this tree are, of course, figs. Figs are edible, highly nutritious and delicious. They are eaten raw or dried, and commonly cooked into infinite dishes–savory and sweet–as well as used in jams, condiments and teas. This tree will be a great addition to your garden or yard, for its practical uses in the kitchen and its large, sprawling greenery.

Fruiting Fig Tree Plant Details

Family: Moraceae

Light Requirement: Full sun, Partial shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 15-30 ft

Spread: 15-30 ft

Growth Rate: Moderate

Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, does not tolerate alkaline soils

Season of Interest: Summer

Fruit: Red-Purple-Brown Figs

Wildlife Value: Mutualism with wasps; insects, wasps, and birds eat the fruit

Notable Characteristics of Fruiting Fig Tree

The Fruiting Fig Tree has a unique pollination technique that works directly with wasps, in a process called mutualism, where both organisms need each other to survive. Tiny wasps live and lay their eggs inside the inedible, male figs, and in doing so, transfer pollen from one fig to another. When the wasp eggs hatch, the males and females mate and chew a hole through the fig so the female can fly off to another fig and lay her eggs, repeating the cycle. The males are flightless so they often die trying to crawl out. If a female wasp makes her way to a female fruit, the pollen is still transferred but she can’t lay eggs due to the stylus and will die inside. Wasp corpses are absorbed into pure protein by the fruit, but it is still possible to find tiny wasps inside your figs when you cut them open!

Landscape and Maintenance of Fruiting Fig Tree

The Fruiting Fig Tree grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. It thrives in moist, well drained soils of all kinds, but does not tolerate alkaline soils. The lush, green foliage is plentiful and its many, layered branches tend to grow just as far out as they do upwards. It can grow to reach 30 feet tall and wide, which is why it’s sometimes considered a shrub rather than a tree. Either way, if you have the space for this plant to thrive in your garden or yard, you will be glad you took a chance on it. It is lush, beautiful and you can’t beat its delicious fruits.

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Height at Maturity

Under 25 Feet

Care

Brown Turkey Fig Trees thrive in well-draining soil and require regular watering, especially during dry periods. They should be pruned in late winter to promote new growth. Mulch should be placed around the base to maintain moistness and shield the roots from extreme temperatures. Fertilize the trees annually in early spring.

Plant Reproduction

Brown Turkey Fig Tree spreads by root suckers and seeds

Plant fruit trees in early spring or late fall when the weather is cool. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice the width of the roots and double as deep as the root system. When the tree is put in the hole, make sure the graft union (a noticeable bump where the tree was grafted above the rootstock) is above the soil line. Put dug-out soil around the tree roots, gently firmly remove air pockets, and water thoroughly.
Water young trees regularly, especially during dry spells, to establish a robust root system. Once established, water deeply and less frequently. Prune fruit trees yearly during the dormant season to remove dead or diseased wood, improve air circulation, and shape the tree for optimal fruit production. Fertilize in early spring and thin the fruit when necessary to prevent overbearing, which can stress the tree and reduce fruit quality. 

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