Fig trees have the following characteristics:
- Deciduous.
- Trees are 12 ft. to 15 ft. high & 12 ft. to 15 ft. wide.
- Hardy to temperature.
- Drought resistant.
- Note that a fig tree with open branches and large leaves is very beautiful when a gentle light source is placed under it.
Types of fig trees include:
Brown Fig of Kan (Persian)
• Large, bell-shaped, purplish-brown skin, light strawberry flesh
which is sweet and best when eaten fresh.
• Summer heat is needed.
#1121 A
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• Small to midsized fruit with violet to purplishbrown skin. Although the fruit is firm,
it is quite juicy and sweet.
• Summer heat is needed.
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• Large fruit with thin, whiteblushed violet skin.
• This fig has an excellent flavor.
• Summer heat is needed. Plenty of sunlight is essential.
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- Deciduous, nut tree.
- 12 ft. to 15 ft. high & 8 ft. to 12 ft. wide.
- Very handsome and wellstructured tree.
- Nuts are in a green husk which becomes a brown shell.
- For pollination, two trees are required.
- Hardy to 10°F.
- Regular watering.
- Summer heat is needed. Plenty of sunlight is essential.
Two types of filbert trees are:
Purpurea (dark purple leaves)
#1131 A
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Royal (large nuts with excellent flavor)
#1135 A
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