Fig tree for sale. Charming specimen.GT5.
Fig tree ‘Brigiotto Bianca’ variety. The Fruit: It produces medium-sized, roundish, green-skinned figs with a rich, decidedly sweet, honeyed red pulp. It is widely rated as one of the best-tasting classic Italian figs
Measurements
Height including pot 2 metres 50cm
Stem height 1 metre
girth 18/20cm
Pot measures 55cm by 45cm depth.
Fig Trees, also known as Ficus Carica, is an Asian species of flowering plant in the mulberry family, known as the common fig. They are native to Syria and Persia and have a love for warmth! Our best advice is to trick them into thinking they’re still living happily in the Mediterranean…
Planting your Fig tree
The best time to plant your tree is early spring, and they can be planted in the ground or in containers. However, one advantage of using a container is the fact they’re moveable, so they can be protected during winter. Ideally, your soil should be fertile and well-drained. Clay heavy soil can prove to be a death sentence for your tree, so dig in plenty of organic compost. Keep pot-grown plants well-watered and feed weekly with tomato food once fruits start appearing. An annual mulch of well-rotted compost or manure will keep soil fertile while suppressing weeds around the fig tree.
Pruning care
The first time that you prune your tree will be during its first winter. Here, it will need quite severe pruning, reducing its size by about one-half. The focus for pruning your fig tree at this point is on training it to remain neat and compact. It might feel a bit of a shock, but it will allow the young to establish good strong roots. Your fig probably won’t bear fruit until the second or third year, so this early pruning provides a strong head start.
Do all fig trees bear fruit?
Fig trees are a wonderful addition to any garden and given the right love and attention will not only look beautiful but will taste it too! The tree is self-fertile, robust, and grows as a large bushy deciduous shrub or tree.
