Fig Malta Type 1

$21.99

Ficus carica – Fig ‘Malta’

Tropical-looking, deeply lobed leaves cover this stunning shade tree, providing the most nutritional fruit. Grow as a compact tree in a container on the deck, espaliered against a fence or a large, sprawling tree for the kids to climb. Attractive, deciduous tree growing up to 4m in height and 3m wide.

Produces medium-sized, bronze to dark brown/purple fruit with a light red flesh. Very sweet. Can be eaten fresh, created into savoury or sweet dishes. Ideal for drying and preserving. Figs are one of the healthiest fruits in the world.

Full sun. Plant in warm, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Figs require plenty of moisture during the growing season to enhance sweet, juicy fruit. Prune annually in late winter to maintain desired shape and size. Fertilise in spring. Frost tolerant.

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Sunlight:Full sun
Temperature:Low, frost hardy
Wind:Indifferent to most wind except stormy conditions
Moisture:Grows in average garden conditions
Texture:Light, loose, free, Average garden conditions, Heavy/clay soils
Height:4m
Width:3m
SKU: FIGMAL 3L Categories: , ,

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Ficus carica – Fig ‘Malta’

Tropical-looking, deeply lobed leaves cover this stunning shade tree, providing the most nutritional fruit. Grow as a compact tree in a container on the deck, espaliered against a fence or a large, sprawling tree for the kids to climb. Attractive, deciduous tree growing up to 4m in height and 3m wide.

Produces medium-sized, bronze to dark brown/purple fruit with a light red flesh. Very sweet. Can be eaten fresh, created into savoury or sweet dishes. Ideal for drying and preserving. Figs are one of the healthiest fruits in the world.

Full sun. Plant in warm, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Figs require plenty of moisture during the growing season to enhance sweet, juicy fruit. Prune annually in late winter to maintain desired shape and size. Fertilise in spring. Frost tolerant.

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