Jurupa Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'Jurupa'

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 8'-15'
W: 8'-15'

planting zones

7a-11

Jurupa Fig plant details

Jurupa Fig is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. and green fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Jurupa Fig

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: edible fruit

GROWING CONDITIONS for Jurupa Fig

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Jurupa produces large crops of large to very large rounded to pear shaped green figs with amber to pink flesh sometimes streaked with strawberry red. The figs are sweet with an excellent flavor and have a small to open eye sealed with honeydew. Certainly a good choice for California and the drier portions of the South. Jurupa is a result of Dr. Ira Condit's breeding efforts at UC Davis, Riverside and was selected by Julius Enderud. Fig trees do best where they get at least 8 hours of direct sun per day. Once well established they are fairly drought tolerant but extended dry periods can cause leaf and fruit drop as well as early dormancy. A deep organic mulch will help to alleviate extremes in moisture levels, reduce nematode issues, as well as to reduce competition from weeds.