The Main Plant entry for Figs (Ficus carica)

This database entry exists to show plant data and photos that apply generically to all Figs.

Common names:
Edible Fig
Higo
Fig

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Tree
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 2
Fruit:Edible to birds
Other
Suitable Locations:Street Tree
Alpine Gardening
Edible Parts:Roots
Eating Methods:Cooked
Fermented
Wildlife Attractant:Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Salt tolerant
Toxicity:Fruit is poisonous: aa( kt lnxfi. iftktnin rltAenp ietnirtsrne)uehi e e,lperoitym Alsic. ou cda amsepr s a rsbe na
Pollinators:Self
Miscellaneous:Thorned
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

A newly emerged male #Monarch Butterfly drying his wings on a lea

Comments:
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