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‘Magnolia’

Fig

Ficus carica

'Magnolia'

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  • Edible
  • Unique foliage
  • Very vigorous
Description

Grown for its foliage as well as its fruit, 'Magnolia' is a unique fig with distinctively cut leaves that give it a fine, lacy effect. Bearing some of the largest fruits of any fig, it will help you meet your customers' growing demand for edible ornamentals.

USDA Zone
7 - 11 (0°F/-17°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4 - 10'
Width
4 - 10'
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Green
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
4"

Soil

Requires well-drained soil; tolerant of dry conditions.

Pruning

Pruning not required in cold climates, except to remove any winter damaged wood if present. In warm climates, plants can be thinned in early spring, as new growth begins to emerge.

Uses

Edible gardens, specimen, shrub borders, herb gardens.

Growing Tips

Site in a protected area and mulch well in colder areas. Loves sunny, dry conditions. Plants can also be grown in pots and stored on the dry side over winter. Figs are ready to harvest when they are soft and sweet.

Features: Clay soil, Drought tolerant, Edible, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Ficus , Common name: Fig, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green flowers, Green foliage

Features: Clay soil, Drought tolerant, Edible, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Ficus , Common name: Fig, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green flowers, Green foliage