Fig

Ficus carica

Early Octoberfruit

Deciduous shrub or small tree with large palmate leaves and edible figs. Best in zones 8-10; can grow in zones 5-7 with protection.

In Zone 9b, right now

Not yet — plant around early october

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Edible?

Yes — fruit

Small space?

Yes, but it gets tall

Sun

Full sun (6+ hrs)

Comes back yearly?

Yes — perennial

Ways to plant it

Spring planting

Plant Closed

Early March – Mid April

Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.

Fall planting

Plant Early October

Early October – Late December

Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.

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