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French Castle Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'French Castle'

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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French Castle Fig plant details

French Castle Fig is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF French Castle Fig

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for French Castle Fig

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about French Castle Fig plant

How to Grow French Castle Fig

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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