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

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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

Ficus carica 'Black Spanish' is a dwarf fig tree that can be kept even smaller with pruning making it suitable for container culture. This selection is reliable and productive - though should be grown in the hottest spots you have - bearing abundant crops of dark mahogany fruits that are very sweet, juicy, and firm - great for fresh eating, preserves, and drying.