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Tree · Moraceae family

Common fig

Ficus carica

Full sun to part shade in a garden 8 ft 2⅜ in–13 ft 1½ in × 8 ft 2⅜ in–13 ft 1½ in Harvest August–September to −54 °F

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
in a garden after 10 years8 ft 2⅜ in–13 ft 1½ in
in the wild up to 26 ft 3 in
spacing 13 ft 1½ in
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

−54 °F
mulch around the baseprotect from winter wetleafless in winter

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

3 ft 3⅜ in6 ft 6¾ in9 ft 10⅛ in13 ft 1½ in16 ft 4⅞ in19 ft 8¼ in22 ft 11⅝ in26 ft 3 in6 ft 6¾ in–26 ft 3 inspread 9 ft 10⅛ in–19 ft 8¼ in
6 ft 6¾ in–26 ft 3 in× spread 9 ft 10⅛ in–19 ft 8¼ in

Plant 13 ft 1½ in 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.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). 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.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: April–May

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May–June

Harvest

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

August–September

Feeding

Nutrition.

Horn meal

up to 0.18 oz/sq ft a year, if the soil needs it · May–June

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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 authorizationOnly a product authorized 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 authorizationOnly a product authorized 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 fallRake 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 fallRake 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 9 ft 10⅛ in–19 ft 8¼ in wide and 6 ft 6¾ in–26 ft 3 in tall; recommended spacing 13 ft 1½ in.

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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