White Genoa Fig is a productive deciduous fruit tree with lush lobed foliage and sweet green-yellow figs, ideal for home orchards and gardens.

At a glance

Pot: 400mm pot

Height now: approx. 1.8m tall

Mature size: 3–4m tall × 3–4m wide

Sun: full sun

Foliage: deciduous

Hardiness: drought tolerant once established; tolerates heat and coastal exposure

Why choose a Ficus carica ‘White Genoa’ Fig?

White Genoa Fig is a productive fruit tree with large lobed leaves and sweet green-yellow figs with rich pink flesh. It can be grown in a pot or garden bed and pruned to shape or control its size.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant as a feature fruit tree in a sunny courtyard or orchard.

• Grow in a large pot on a patio or deck.

• Train against a wall or as an espalier.

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun for best fruiting in well-drained, fertile soil. It is drought tolerant once established and enjoys warm conditions.

What does it look like through the year?

Large, decorative lobed leaves provide a lush look through the growing season, then drop in winter before fresh growth returns in spring. Green-yellow figs with pink flesh ripen in season.