Italian Honey Fig Tree - Grown in warm zones, this tree produces sweet, tawny-colored flesh inside a bright green skin. Available in multiple sizes.
Italian Honey Fig Tree
The Italian Honey Fig Tree (Ficus carica 'Lattarula') is a popular variety of fig tree that is known for its sweet, honey-flavored fruit and its ability to thrive in a variety of climates. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to produce a bountiful harvest of figs.
Italian Honey Fig Trees typically grow to a height of 15-20 feet and a width of 10-15 feet. They have a dense, spreading habit and glossy, dark green leaves. The figs are produced on the tips of the branches in the summer and early fall. They are about 2-3 inches in diameter and are a greenish-yellow color with a sweet, honey-like flavor.
Italian Honey Fig Trees are relatively low-maintenance. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are drought-tolerant once established. Water Italian Honey Fig Trees regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize them once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Italian Honey Fig Trees are a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. They can be planted as specimen plants, in groups, or in borders. They are also a good choice for growing in containers. Italian Honey Fig Trees can also be used to create edible landscapes and privacy screens.
Here are some additional tips for growing Italian Honey Fig Trees:
- Prune Italian Honey Fig Trees in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Deadhead spent fruit to encourage new growth.
- Protect Italian Honey Fig Trees from deer and rabbits, which may damage the foliage and fruit.
With proper care, Italian Honey Fig Trees can thrive for many years to come and provide you with a bountiful harvest of delicious figs.
Here are some tips for harvesting and enjoying Italian Honey Figs:
- Figs are ripe when they are soft and slightly fragrant.
- To harvest figs, simply twist them off the tree.
- Figs can be eaten fresh, dried, or preserved.
- Fresh figs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Dried figs can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Enjoy your delicious Italian Honey Figs!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
