DESCRIPTION

Broadleaf tree of our country

HEIGHT: 8-10 m.

LEAF COLOUR: dark green

FLOWERS: The fig is actually the stem of an inflorescence, very enlarged and fleshy, that surrounds the tiny flowers inside.

FRUIT: green or purple (it depends from the variety)

INCREASE: moderately rapid

REQUIREMENTS: hardy plant, varied soils

RESISTANCE: in frost up to -14˚C

SPECIES & VARIETIES:

Mission, Valosiko, Vasiliko melissi, Vasiliko black, Kalamon, Gentile bianco, Wild fig (male fig)