Ficus carica 'Mission'
Black Mission Edible Fig
Description
This is one of the fruit bearing varieties of Fig for home gardeners. It has a beautiful form and lovely leaves that makes it an ornamental fruit tree as well as a food producer.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.