Massive price cuts today Fig ‘Ice Crystal’Ficus caricaCommon Fig, Patio fruit tree

Fig Ice Crystal

The Fig Ice Crystal is a charming deciduous shrub suited to a warm, sunny spot. Requiring excess space in order to flourish, this patio fruit tree is famed for its deeply divided foliage that turns buttery-gold in Autumn. Earning an RHS Award of Garden Merit, the self-fertile common fig develops small fruits with a delicate, sweet flavour. The Fig Ice Crystal is more frequently grown for its appearance, in preference of its productivity. Height: 3m (9’) Spread: 4m (13’).

Grow fig trees in a sheltered, sunny position. A warm, south facing site against a wall is ideal. Figs prefer a moisture retentive, fertile, well drained soil that is slightly alkaline. Prior to planting fig trees, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Figs have a vigorous growth habit but can be restricted by constructing a 60cm (2′) square, open bottomed brick or concrete pit around the root system. Add a 15cm (6″) layer of broken stone to the base of the pit. Alternatively plant figs in large patio containers using a well drained compost such as John Innes No.3. When growing fig trees in containers they should be repotted every two years. If figs are to be wall trained, install support wires prior to planting.

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