Description
MARSEILLES FIG
Ficus carica
The fruits of this cultivar are large with a bright yellow skin and deep pink flesh. The flavor of each fig is exceptionally sweet. The first figs ripen early in the season, with harvests for a 6-week period. The figs fruit on previous seasons branches, which harden up early in the fall to escape damage from cold winters. Hardiness Zones 6-9
Care Info
- Plant Type:A large fruiting shrub, growing in cooler sub-tropic areas. Stems are soft woody texture and the plants are deciduous.
- pH Requirements:5.0 - 7.5
- Soil Type:Sandy, sandy loam, clay loam
- Light Requirements:Full sun
- Plant Rows Spacing:3 feet
- Plant Aisle Spacing:6 - 12 feet
- Mulching:Beneficial in all soils
- USDA Zones:6 - 9
- Scientific Name:Ficus carica
