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Tree · Moraceae family

Common fig

Ficus carica

Full sun to part shade in a garden 2.5–4 m × 2.5–4 m Harvest August–September to −12 °C

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
in a garden after 10 years2.5–4 m
in the wild up to 8 m
spacing 4 m
PlantingApril–May
WinterMulch around the base

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averagehumus-richloamy

Watering

Common fig — Watering
only in dry spellsless when it rains

Frost

−12 °C
mulch around the baseprotect from winter wetleafless in winter

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).

1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m2–8 mspread 3–6 m
2–8 m× spread 3–6 m

Plant 4 m apart.

Reaches maturity in about 10–20 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Planting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberHarvest: JanuaryHarvest: FebruaryHarvest: MarchHarvest: AprilHarvest: MayHarvest: JuneHarvest: JulyHarvest: AugustHarvest: SeptemberHarvest: OctoberHarvest: NovemberHarvest: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PlantingFeedingHarvest
Now, in October: nothing to do — the next job is in April.
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Planting

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container plant: April–May

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May–June

Harvest

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August–September

Feeding

Nutrition.

Horn meal

up to 55 g/m² a year, if the soil needs it · May–June

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Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

Fig mite

Fig mite

Aceria fici
pest

What you will see

Fine russeting, leaf drop, stunted shoots; it carries fig mosaic virus.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Saplings from a clean source.
  2. By hand MayCheck the leaves with a hand lens about a month after bud burst.
  3. Chemical — only when nothing else helps according to the authorisationOnly a product authorised in your country against: fig mites. On fruit you will eat, keep to the pre-harvest interval.
Fig mitepest

What you will see

Fine russeting, leaf drop, stunted shoots; it carries fig mosaic virus.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Saplings from a clean source.
  2. By hand MayCheck the leaves with a hand lens about a month after bud burst.
  3. Chemical — only when nothing else helps according to the authorisationOnly a product authorised in your country against: fig mites. On fruit you will eat, keep to the pre-harvest interval.
Fig rust

Fig rust

disease

What you will see

Small yellowish spots on leaves that turn brown, leaves drop early; fruit is not harmed.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Collect fallen leaves and do not compost them.
  2. By hand autumnRake up and destroy fallen leaves, selective pruning.
Fig rustdisease

What you will see

Small yellowish spots on leaves that turn brown, leaves drop early; fruit is not harmed.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Collect fallen leaves and do not compost them.
  2. By hand autumnRake up and destroy fallen leaves, selective pruning.
Sources (3)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When is common fig harvested?

In August–September.

Does common fig tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does common fig need?

At maturity 3–6 m wide and 2–8 m tall; recommended spacing 4 m.

Fig mite — what can you do?

Saplings from a clean source. Check the leaves with a hand lens about a month after bud burst.

Fig rust — what can you do?

Collect fallen leaves and do not compost them. Rake up and destroy fallen leaves, selective pruning.

Sources (18) Checked 24 October 2026

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