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Ficus carica Little Miss Figgy ('Lmf01') (F) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Ficus carica Little Miss Figgy ('Lmf01') (F)

Ficus carica Little Miss Figgy ('Lmf01') (F)

Genus: Ficus
Family: Moraceae

About this plant

A compact, bushy deciduous shrub or tree to around 1.8m in height, with rounded, lobed dark green leaves and insignificant summer flowers which are followed by rounded, brownish-green edible fruits in the autumn. An ideal variety for patio containers

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown fan-trained against a warm wall or fence. It may require winter protection. Root restriction helps to control size and improves fruiting. Suitable for container cultivation. For further details see fig cultivation

Pruning

In mid-spring remove a proportion (1/4 to 1/3) of older branches.

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings, by layering or from suckers

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

ConservatoryMediterranean

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years