Light: Full sun, ideally 6–8 hours daily; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially for young trees and container plants.
Water: Deeply irrigate throughout the growing season, allowing the upper few inches of soil to dry between waterings. Maintain consistent moisture during fruit development; container plants may need daily watering in extreme heat. Reduce watering during winter dormancy.
Soil: Well-drained loam preferred; tolerates sandy, clay, and alkaline soils if drainage is adequate. Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch several inches away from the trunk.
Mature size: Typically 6–10 feet tall and wide; may reach 12–15 feet in favorable conditions if unpruned. Can be maintained smaller with pruning or container culture.
Bloom: Flowers develop inside immature figs during spring and summer. May produce a light early-summer breba crop on last year’s wood, followed by a main crop in summer to fall on new growth.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate water and warmth.