Fig — White Genoa
Ficus Carica 'White Genoa'
White Genoa - Ficus Carica ' White Genoa'
Medium sized hardy deciduous tree. Produces large round slightly conical pale green, yellow fruit with a reddish/ pink flesh and sweet flavour. Versatile being delicious straight from the tree and perfect for cooking.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Approximately early Summer/ late Autumn.
Fruit size: Large.
Fruit shape: Round and slightly conical.
Skin: Pale green to yellow.
Flesh colour: Reddish Pink.
Flavour: Sweet.
Yield: High.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Tree shape: Can be small tree or bushy shrub depending on pruning. Open growing rounded crown. The bark is smooth /grey and trees are multi stemmed.
Flower: The fig fruit is actually the flower of the tree where the flowers and the seeds grow together forming a mass, known as false fruit.
Growth rate: Rapid- hardy tree.
Height: To 9m.
Leaf shape: Broadly ovate to orbicular. Lobes are elongate, dentate or crenate. 3/5 lobed, rough irregulaly toothed on margin, 12x25cm long and 10x18cm across.
Leaf colour: light green.
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.
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