Ficus carica 'Blanche'

Also Known As

Ficus carica 'White Marseille'
Blanche Fig
Italian Honey Fig
Lattarula Fig
Lemon Fig
White Marseille Fig

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

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

planting zones

7a-11

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Ficus carica 'Blanche' plant details

Ficus carica 'Blanche' is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus carica 'Blanche'

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
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edible, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus carica 'Blanche'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White Marseille Fig is a favorite of Thomas Jefferson's. It produces small to medium sized figs which ripen to yellow or greenish yellow and have a sweet, rich amber flesh. The fruit may be eaten fresh, dried, or preserved. A popular west coast variety as well as in the southeastern US. 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.