White Adriatic Fig - Ficus Carica 'White Adriatic'

Medium growing high yielding tree. Produces delicious flavoured medium to large sized conical fruit. Pale pinkish, red flesh and yellow to greenish brown skin. White Adriatic are self fertile producing two crops every year in approximately early Summer and late Autumn. Start cooking because this Fig makes excellent jam. Is also nice fresh or dried.

Comments: Fruit is susceptible to late frost damage. Two crops are produced per year. One in early Summer and another in late Autumn. Grows well in small areas preferring a warmer climate/ garden position. Root prune every few years with a sharp spade to achieve good results. Encourage new growth by removing 1 to 2 older branches. Lightly fertilise requires well drained soil in a sunny position. Drought tolerant and adaptable to a wide soil range from light sand to medium loams.