Ficus carica 'Crusader'

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 12'-20'

planting zones

6b-11

Ficus carica 'Crusader' plant details

Ficus carica 'Crusader' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by pink fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus carica 'Crusader'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: edible, heirloom, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus carica 'Crusader'

USDA Zones: 6b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very old collection brought from the Castle at Cambridge in the United Kingdom to the garden of famed Portland gardener Margaret Mason, where it performed better than in Endland's cooler climate. To 15-20 ft with voluptuous pink-tinted figs, perfect with procisuetto on a crisp October day. A Portland icon, named by Cistus in concert with Margaret herself. Full to part sun and rich well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established and frost hardy in USDA zone 8, lower with winter protection.