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