Common Fig

Basisdaten

  • common fig (Ficus carica) leaf
  • common fig (Ficus carica) leaf underside
  • common fig (Ficus carica) a young leaf
  • common fig (Ficus carica) figs
  • common fig (Ficus carica) trunk / bark
description: 

The fig tree is a small tree native to Asia. It is now widespread in the warmer regions of the earth.

Tree profile

name botanical: 
Ficus carica
family: 
Moraceae
species: 
deciduous tree
height: 
uo to 10 m (33 ft)
leaf: 

The leaf of the fig is 3-5 lobed, thick and can be up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long. The petiole is long and stands from the leaf base. The leaf margin is toothed.

leaf shape: 
lobed
leaf margin: 
toothed
leaf position: 
alternate
fall foliage: 
yellow
flowering: 
3 times a year
blossom description: 

The flowers are small and rather inconspicuous. The figs blooming three times a year.

gender distribution: 
monoecious
fruit: 

The figs are among the stone fruits. There are two different fruits, the difference can only establish a professional.

branches: 

The branches are brown and the buds inconspicuous. The terminal buds are acuminate.

bark: 
The bark is gray-brown and nearly smooth.
location: 
sun