Ficus carica Plants then phasing to rich yellow

then phasing to rich yellow in autumn

Often seen as a mop head which gives a more uniform round crown in leaf

Roots are deep

Attractive peeling bark on older specimens

The brown cones are very attractive as well as the reddish-brown exfoliating bark

Ficus carica Plants then phasing to rich yellowFigs are native trees of Syria and Persia, and have been grown in Britain since Roman times. This highly ornamental tree has large, glossy, palmate leaves. It is best grown against a south or south west facing wall, where, in long, hot summers it will produce an abundant crop of brown, pear shaped fruit with red flesh. Hardy, but may need coverage in winter. H4