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Geographic origin: Persia and Asia minor.
Adult size: Height up to 5 metres, width up to 4 metres.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: All, prefers well drained.
Climate: Hardy to -15°C. Protect from wind in areas north of the Loire.
Position: Full sun.
Properties and uses:
The Fig tree ‘Noire de Caromb’ is a beautiful ornamental tree. It produces some fresh shade and nice fig flowers in summer, and fig fruit in autumn. The toffee brown fruit are very sweet and can be eaten fresh or in jam.
The Fig tree ‘Noire de Caromb’ is one of the most productive and hardy varieties. The figs are big, with a dark skin and red pulp. This variety is highly recommended in regions with cold winters, on the condition that it be planted in a place sheltered from cold winds and in a well-drained soil.
Plant them now: the shortest way to your plate is through your garden!
Caution: The sap of the fig tree becomes toxic under the influence of the sun and the skin's perspiration: it can provoke allergies or skin' reactions which can go as far as burns. Make sure to protect your skin while pruning or handling the branches by wearing gloves and ensure that your children do not play with the leaves! - Related Categories