Ficus Carica "Fig Tree" شجرة التين
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Ficus Carica
Ficus carica plant or Fig Tree (شجرة التين) is deciduous tree or large shrub with a spreading head and rounded, 3- to 5-lobed leaves, 10-24cm long, heart-shaped at the bases. Pear-shaped receptacles develop into single fruit, to 10cm long, green when young, maturing to dark green, purple, or dark brown.
When growing a fig tree, be sure to only fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer if the tree is grown in a container. When grown in the ground, fig trees shouldn’t need this additional boost of nutrients.
However, it will need mulch. This is a great way to keep moisture in the soil around the tree, and it also keeps weeds down.
You don’t want weeds growing around your fig tree as this creates competition between the tree and weeds for nutrients and water. Plus, weeds provide a hiding space for pests and diseases.
When mulching around the tree, be mindful that you don’t pile it up the trunk. This is called volcano mulching and leads to rot within your tree. Keep these tips in mind when applying mulch to your fig tree.
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Max Height: 3m
Spread: 4m
Origin: W. Asia, E. Mediterranean
Family: Moraceae
Common Name: Common Fig
Drought Tolerance: High
Salinity Tolerance: Medium
Sun Tolerance: Medium
Wind Tolerance: High
Water Requirement: Low
PH Level: Basic
Pest Tolerance: Medium
Disease Tolerance: Medium
Growth Rate: Fast
Fragrance: No
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