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Ficus carica 'Texas Everbearing'

 
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Family: Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ficus (FY-kus) (Info)
Species: carica (KAIR-ih-kuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Texas Everbearing

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4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Trees

Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
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Profile:

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1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral rntx22 On May 7, 2008, rntx22 from Clear Lake, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Here's what the tag says:

Self-pollinating tree, best grown in the southwest. Performs well in higher elevation areas with a short growing season. Medium to large, good quality fruits have purple skin.

Once well established needs only occasional water. Fertilize 1-3 times during growing season. Fruit in summer and fall.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Florence, Mississippi



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