Light: Full sun; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially for young trees. Avoid hot west-facing walls.
Water: Water deeply and regularly during the growing season, especially while fruit develops and during extreme heat. Let the upper few inches of soil dry between irrigations; reduce watering substantially during winter dormancy.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, and moderately alkaline soils. Avoid standing water and apply organic mulch, keeping it away from the trunk.
Mature size: Typically 15–25 feet tall and wide if unpruned; can be maintained around 10–15 feet with regular pruning.
Bloom: Flowers develop inside immature figs in spring and summer and are not externally visible. The main fruit crop ripens in summer to early fall; an earlier crop may occur on older wood.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate water and warmth.