Mission Fig
Ficus carica 'Mission'
SKU
3681
Attractive garden tree; its bold branching structure has an interesting winter appearance. Especially sweet, purplish-black fruit in summer. Well-adapted to all areas, best in hot, dry inland areas. Needs light annual pruning. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 20 to 35 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown.
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7 - 9 Change
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | FYE-kus KAH-ri-ka |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 20 to 35 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for fruit and foliage. |
| Design Ideas | This resilient Fig was widely used in the historic California missions. Its larger size offers dense shade and its black fruit is sweet and ornamental. Plant as a single specimen or among other fruit trees in an orchard. Bears best in hot inland areas. In harsh winter climates, figs can be enjoyed in large tubs indefinitely, if re-potted or root-pruned occasionally. Move the containers into a cellar or unheated garage after the leaves have dropped in fall, and back out when the harsh winter weather has passed. A beautiful specimen or seasonal screening plant for patios, decks and urban rooftop gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Specimen, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Edible, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Sweet Summer Fruit |
Prefers enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Requires less water in fall and winter, more in growing season. Shelter in colder zones; may die back and re-sprout from roots in spring. Apply fertilizer in spring. Prune lightly in late winter.
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