Ficus carica 'Dorée' (F)
A deciduous shrub or small tree, which is more compact in growth than others, reaching 2.5m. It has large deeply lobed green leaves and inconspicuous flowers which develop into edible fruit. These are large, smooth and pink-green becoming dark yellow. This variety is suited to cold and wet weather
Synonyms
Ficus carica 'Goutte d'Or'Ficus carica 'Goutte de Miel'
see moreFicus carica 'Doree Goutte d'Or'
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Cream White Red | Green | Yellow Green | |
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: Harmful to skin with sunlight. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Ficus can be evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs or climbers, with often leathery, simple, entire or lobed leaves and tiny flowers borne within a hollow receptacle which enlarges to form the fruit
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a warm sheltered spot in good light. The soil should be fertile, moisture-retentive, but well-drained. Can either be wall-trained or grown in a large container. For more advice see fig cultivation
Propagation
Propagate from hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Edible fruit
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Remove a third of the oldest, weakest and poorly-placed stems in late March
Pests
Ripe fruit may be susceptible to wasp damage
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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