Ficus carica ‘Figalicious’

Figalicious is a dwarf form which reaches only 1 metre tall and wide making it the ideal plant for smaller gardens. This is a deciduous fruiting tree which is self-fertile. Figalicious has large green leaves which change colour in autumn before dropping for winter. From Summer, small-medium sized rounded-conical fruit with a purple skin appear. The flesh is dark red and is very sweet. The fruit can be used to make jam. This is an ideal tree for large gardens, food gardens or as a feature tree. Best grown in humus-rich soil which is well-draining. 

Flesh: Dark Red
Skin: Green ripening to purple-brown

Cropping: High
Fruit Maturity: December to late April
Suitable Pollinators: Self-fertile

Position: Full Sun
Height: 1m
Width: 1m

Garden Uses:

• Feature plant
• Food garden
• General Landscaping
• Potted plant

Planting Tips:
Prepare the soil prior to planting. By mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost will help to condition and revitalise tired soils. If adding organic matter to your soil, make sure to blend the compost or animal manure with pre-existing soil, mixing/digging it together thoroughly. Once the soil has been prepare, dig a hole which is wider, but not deeper, than what the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole, backfill any gaps with the excess soil. Do not burry the graft of the plant. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.

If planting into a pot make sure that the container chosen is large enough to accommodate the plant being planted. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant.