Fig - Ficus carica Osborn's Prolific
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This is a really interesting fruit tree to add to your garden. It is a vigorous grower, making it very rewarding to watch over the seasons. It has dark green leaves that beautifully complement the reddish-purple fruit. The fruit is sweet and ready to eat fresh from the tree from late summer into autumn. The dark green foliage matures into golden-yellow in the autumn. These golden leaves will fall for the winter, ready for the gorgeous green growth of the spring.
Grow this tree in full sun in moist, well-drained soil.
Supplied in approx. 3 Litre containers.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
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Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
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