Description
Ficus carica is best grown in USDA Zones 7b-10 in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils in full fun to part shade. .
Ficus carica ‘Desert King’
(Desert King Fig)
| Size | Price |
Hardiness Zones:
6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
This versatile fig thrives even in cool climates, producing a large early crop even in the absence of summer heat. May set a second fall crop in warmer regions. The exceptionally large, green-skinned fruit has strawberry flesh of excellent quality. An attractive, prolific tree for garden or landscape.
Additional information
| Common Name | Desert King Fig |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ficus carica 'Desert King' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 15-25' |
| Width | 15-25' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late Spring |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Size | 15 gallon |
