Preston Prolific Fig

Ficus carica

Description

Large sized fruit, with yellow skin and pale flesh, and very good flavour. Used for fresh fruit, drying and jam, very nutritious fruit. A large spreading tree producing two crops per year.

Maturity

Early summer and late autumn

Self Pollinating

Tree Care

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.