Nero Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'Nero'

Also Known As

Nero Caesar Fig

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

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

planting zones

7a-11

Nero Fig plant details

Nero Fig is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. and purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 Nero 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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nero 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

Nero or Nero Caesar produces a large crop of large, purplish-red to purplish-black, pear shaped to turbinate figs with an amber flesh and dark purplish red pulp with an excellent rich sweet flavor. The trees have good cold hardiness and bear at a young age. Considered an excellent choice for Southern regions. Nero is known to produce a breba crop as well as the main crop. Mid to late season ripening. 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.