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Fig ‘Black Genoa’
The Black Genoa variety of Fig produces sweet and succulent fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or dried, making it a versatile addition to any garden and kitchen. When maintained correctly, this tree will become a stunning feature specimen, providing wonderful spring and summer shade.
Mature Height:
Mature Width: 2.0m+
Foliage: Large, lobed leaves that are medium to dark green
Soil Type: Well Drained Soil
Flowering: Small insignificant flowers, usually hidden by the fruit
Fruiting: Dark red flesh fruit, with purple-green coloured skin, fruiting twice, once in spring and the other in summer.
Form/Habit: Upright, horizontal branching, rounded
Uses: Fruit, culinary, preserving, feature tree, shade tree
Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
Soil: Well Drained Soil
Drought Hardy: Yes
Sun : Full Sun
Care and Maintenance:
Water Requirements: Low Once Established
Indoor/Outdoor: No
Suitable for pots: Yes
How to plant:
The Black Genoa variety of Fig produces sweet and succulent fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or dried, making it a versatile addition to any garden and kitchen. When maintained correctly, this tree will become a stunning feature specimen, providing wonderful spring and summer shade.
Mature Height:
Mature Width: 2.0m+
Foliage: Large, lobed leaves that are medium to dark green
Soil Type: Well Drained Soil
Flowering: Small insignificant flowers, usually hidden by the fruit
Fruiting: Dark red flesh fruit, with purple-green coloured skin, fruiting twice, once in spring and the other in summer.
Form/Habit: Upright, horizontal branching, rounded
Uses: Fruit, culinary, preserving, feature tree, shade tree
Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
Soil: Well Drained Soil
Drought Hardy: Yes
Sun : Full Sun
Care and Maintenance:
Water Requirements: Low Once Established
Indoor/Outdoor: No
Suitable for pots: Yes
How to plant: