Ficus carica. vernacular names fig, fig tree edible or common Fig is a fruit tree of the Moraceae family which gives edible fruits called figs.
It is called more rarely fig of decay in reference to the ancient city in Asia minor or "Cariques tree"
the fig tree is very sturdy and can produce long.
Mediterranean tree, it stands up well to the heat. The fig tree can be grown on a wide range of soils, poor and arid sand, rich silt, heavy or calcareous clay, provided that there is sufficient depth, drainage and food. The off-dry sandy soil that contains a good dose of lime is ideal when the harvest is intended for drying.
Family: Moraceae
foliage: deciduous
growth: average
height: 3 to 4 meters
Plantation: at the beginning of the spring, fall, summer cuttings
location: Sun, sheltered from the wind
