Strawberry Fig, Verdone Fig, Green Ischau Fig

Ficus carica 'Strawberry', F. carica 'Verte'

Moraceae

Strawberry Fig, Verdone Fig, Green Ischau Fig
The Strawberry Fig produces large crops of medium to large dark green rounded to flattened fruit that may be blushed with purple and has a medium, open eye. The flesh is white with a dark purple pulp of excellent flavor and the fruit can be eaten fresh, dried, or preserved. Excellent quality and a good choice for drier Southern and Southwestern climates as well as cool climates as the fruit is only somewhat resistant to spoiling. Item # 1008.

According to Dr. Condit the Strawberry is also known by the following names: Verdone, Coeur, Figue d'Espagne, Verdae, Ischia Green. Of these Verdone is considered by Condit to be the most accurate.

 

Grows To: 8'H x 8'W

USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9

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Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun

Soil pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral

Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered

Native To / Cultivar Origin: Italy - circa 1727

Please be advised that humans and/or animals may have allergic reactions if part(s) of this plant are consumed or by coming into contact with sap from bruised or broken plant parts: Sap - Skin & Eye Irritant

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Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml

Cannot Ship To: AZ

Price: $ 14.99
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