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| Identification |
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Genus
Ficus
Species
carica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
edible fig
Family
MORACEAE
Specimen number
S11295
Data source
CrscntBlm;DyePl p54;GrUnFr p123;HtZn p115;MedPl p209;Frgnt p338
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
20' - 30'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Ficus carica has leaves that are mildly pungent. The leaves of Edible fig have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow is the most typical color produced by this plant. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include tin or chrome. This species can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does best in full sun to partial shade. It does well in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
The Blastophaga fig wasp is the only pollinator
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
laxative
emollient
expectorant
analgesic
Medicinal parts
Fruit
Latex
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Latex may cause allergic reaction to sunlight when applied externally
Medicinal notes
The fruit is greenish brown skinned with orange-red flesh. It has a high sugar content, a low acid complement, and a rich flavor. The list of beneficial vitamins and minerals found in Ficus carica is impressive; notably vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron are all present. Edible fig if frequently used in sweets. This plant is most frequently used dried or fresh. This species has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a laxative, as an emollient, as an expectorant and as an analgesic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The fruit and the latex are used in herbal preparations. Latex may cause allergic reaction to sunlight when applied externally.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
aromatic leaves when dried
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Layering
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Dried
Sweets
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
greenish brown skinned with orange-red flesh
Flavor / texture
has a high sugar content, a low acid complement, and a rich flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Ficus carica is self fertile. Edible fig can be propagated using a cutting or by layering. This plant is a native plant in the natural environment and may have originated from Western Asia.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Ficus carica has clusters of flowers.
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