Fig

Key Features:

Type: Deciduous small tree or large shrub.

Height: 3 to 10 meters (10–33 ft).

Leaves: Large, deeply lobed, rough-textured leaves.

Fruit: Pear-shaped, soft, sweet flesh with many tiny seeds; skin color ranges from green to purple.

Growing Conditions: Sunlight: Full sun (minimum 6 hours/day).

Soil: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil.

Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.

Flowering & Fruiting:

Flowering: Figs don’t have visible flowers; the flowers bloom inside the fruit structure (called a syconium)

Fruit Harvest: Late summer to early fall.

Uses: Eaten fresh or dried; also used in jams, desserts, and herbal remedies. Rich in fiber, calcium, potassium.