This attractive deciduous garden tree offers dense shade and develops an interesting winter silhouette. Especially sweet, purplish black fruit ripens in summer. Figs are often root hardy and prolific in zones 5 and 6 if planted in a sheltered location. Highly adaptable, but bears best fruit in hot inland areas.
 
Common Name: Mission Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus carica 'Mission'
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Botanical Pronunciation:FYE-kus KAH-ri-ka
Plant type:Tree
Deciduous/evergreen:Deciduous
Sunset climate zones:4 - 9, 12 - 24
Growth habit:Spreading
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 20 to 35 ft. tall and wide.
Special features:Bird Friendly, Easy Care, Edible, Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Inconspicuous; prized for fruit and foliage.
Garden styleMediterranean, Rustic