Ficus carica
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
6.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-11
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Fruit - used raw or cooked. Sweet and juicy, ripe specimens are delicious fruits that almost melt in the mouth. The fruit is often dried for later consumption, and dried fruit is an important trade product. The fig is usually pear-shaped and can be up to 5 cm in diameter. Nutritional information available. The latex from the sap can be used to curdle plant-based milks.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
15/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica provides shade and reduces competition for nutrients. |
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Asimina triloba attracts pollinators, enhancing the yield of Ficus carica. |
|
Halesia carolina Silver-bell tree |
Halesia carolina can provide mutual shelter and improve microclimate for Ficus carica. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can provide nuts that are a food source for animals that help with pollination. |
|
Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon |
Diospyros virginiana can attract beneficial insects that help manage pests on Ficus carica. |
|
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry |
Symphoricarpos albus can serve as a ground cover, helping to retain moisture around Ficus carica. |