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Ficus Bensonhurst Purple

Bensonhurst purple Fig

  • »  It is also called 'Chicago Hardy'
  • »  Parthenocarpic and reliable for fruit production without pollination
  • »  Edible garden ready
  • »  Vigorous and fast grower
  • »  Loves warmer weather
  • »  Amazing dark-colored figs
  • »  Loves the sun

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  • Category:Edibles
  • Hardiness Zone:6-9
  • Height:10-15 ft
  • Spread:9-12 ft
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades

Large, deep green, deeply lobed leaves cover this fast growing selection. Summer sees the production of masses of small to medium sized Figs with light brown to purple skin. Vigorous and easy to grow. Heavy producer of sweet tasting Figs. Extremely hardy for the northern garden although plant may die to the ground in winter and come back from roots next year.

Attributes
Container
Edible
Great Foliage
Foliage Color
Green
Exposure
Full Sun
Habit
Upright
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ficus Bensonhurst Purple

Thrives in full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer Prune in late winter to remove any damaged branches. Shorten branches by cutting back to just above a bud. Protect in winter.