Fig - Bedu
Ficus palmataPurple, fully ripe fruits are tasty and sweet, with a slight astringency. Can be soaked to remove astringency and also cooked when under ripe. Grown and eaten from the Middle east to India and the Himalaya. Subtropical fig can be pruned to 3-5m. Grows wel... Read More
Other Names: Wild Himalayan Fig, Punjab Fig, Wild fig
$19.90
Specifications of Fig - Bedu
Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Seaweed, PotAsh
Plant Width 2-4m
Growth Rate Medium
