Desert King Fig
Ficus carica 'Desert King'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | FYE-kus KAH-ri-ka |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for fruit and foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Specimen, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Edible, Showy Fruit, Sustainable, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Grape (Vitis); Lavender (Lavandula); Raspberry (Rubus); Fragaria (Strawberry) |
Prefers enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Requires less water in fall and winter, more in growing season. Often root hardy to zones 5 and 6 with protection. Fertilize in early spring. Prune lightly in late winter to not remove the early forming spring crop.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant