The common fig (Ficus carica) is a small tree native to southwest Asia but widely planted in North America. This edible fig is widely grown for its fruit and is commercially grown in the U.S. in ...

Growing Fig Trees at a Glance Common Name: Fig treeScientific Name: Ficus caricaHardiness Zone: 6 through 10Soil: Rich, well-drained; neutral or 6 to 6.5 pHLight: Full sunWater: ...

Y ou can plant this low-maintenance fruit tree in your yard for an abundance of tasty fruit. Although the common fig tree (Ficus carica) is native to the Mediterranean and central Asia, many U.S ...

Fig trees require a dormancy period over the wintertime and do not make good houseplants. Inside the house, the growth will be weak and prone to issues from pests.

The local birds and I have been enjoying the main crop of my garden’s fig tree (Ficus carica “Black Mission”). The tasty experience pleases the bird and leads me to a review of this pop… ...

Fig trees are so easy to grow, that it was actually the first fruit to be cultivated by humans! This year though many local gardeners reported that the fruit on their trees didn’t ripen. The ...

Just because we don’t live in a Mediterranean climate doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy growing the common fig tree (Ficus carica). I first became interested when I noticed what an attractive ...

Fig trees are so easy to grow, that it was actually the first fruit to be cultivated by humans! This year though many local gardeners reported that the fruit on their trees didn’t ripen. The ...

None of the common fig vanities grown in our area or sold at the stores have wasps inside them. There are some fig varieties, like the Calimyrna fig that do require a wasp to pollinate it, but ...

None of the common fig vanities grown in our area or sold at the stores have wasps inside them. There are some fig varieties, like the Calimyrna fig that do require a wasp to pollinate it, but ...