Black Spanish Black Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'Black Spanish'

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

7a-11

Black Spanish Black Fig plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Black Spanish Black Fig

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Black Spanish Black Fig

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Black Spanish' is a dwarf tree that can be kept even smaller with pruning, very suitable for container culture. This selection is reliable and productive bearing abundant crops of dark mahogany fruits, very sweet, juicy, and firm that are great for fresh eating, preserves, and drying.