Fig Mrs Williams 2.5lt

$22.99

Ficus carica – Fig ‘Mrs Williams’

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 5m in height and 4m wide.

Produces large, yellow-necked, pear-shaped fruit with deep purple-brown blush and pale red flesh. Ripens early-mid autumn. Divine flavour. 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. Self fertile.

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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Height:3m
Width:3m
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Ficus carica – Fig ‘Mrs Williams’

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 5m in height and 4m wide.

Produces large, yellow-necked, pear-shaped fruit with deep purple-brown blush and pale red flesh. Ripens early-mid autumn. Divine flavour. 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. Self fertile.

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.