An attractive self-fertile tree that produces a heavy crop of medium-sized pear-shaped figs.
The green-skinned fruits have a sweet flavour and yellow and red flesh. Fruits develop in spring and ripen from August to September, a second crop often develops in late summer and if protected, these fruits will ripen the following summer.
This fig suits the UK climate well, being hardy and more tolerant of colder, wetter growing conditions than many other varieties, will crop 1 year after being planted with better crops from 3 years.
Height: 3m (9'). Spread: 4m (13').
Grow fig trees in a sheltered, sunny position. A warm, south facing site against a wall is ideal. Figs prefer a moisture retentive, fertile, well drained soil that is slightly alkaline. Prior to planting fig trees, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Figs have a vigorous growth habit but can be restricted by constructing a 60cm (2') square, open bottomed brick or concrete pit around the root system. Add a 15cm (6") layer of broken stone to the base of the pit. Alternatively plant figs in large patio containers using a well drained compost such as John Innes No.3. When growing fig trees in containers they should be repotted every two years. If figs are to be wall trained, install support wires prior to planting.
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