Ficus carica ‘Desert King’

(Desert King Fig)


$62.99


Hardiness Zones:

 6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick 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.

Description

Ficus carica is best grown in USDA Zones 7b-10 in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils in full fun to part shade.  .

Additional information

Common Name

Desert King Fig

Botanical Name

Ficus carica 'Desert King'

Container/Amount

7 gallon

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

Berry Color

Edible fruit – fig, Green

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