Ficus carica ‘Black Mission’
Ficus carica 'Black Mission' is a black fig tree with luscious strawberry-coloured flesh and purplish-black exteriors.
Ficus carica ‘Black Mission’ is a black fig also known as the Franciscan fig tree introduced to California in the 1700’s. This cultivar produces large fruit with a purplish-black skin and lucious, strawberry-coloured flesh. A self-pollinator and the most productive variety for both breba (early) and heavy main (late) crop. Mature size of tree is 12 to 20 feet tall with a 12 to 18 foot spread though pruning can control size and height. Provide the hottest, sunniest spot you have. One of the best for fresh eating, preserves, and drying.
Common Name: Black Fig - [Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Moraceae (The Fig Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring, Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries: Violet
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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