Common Fig-Ficus Carica

🍈Why Figs Thrive in the UAE

✔Drought-resistant– Mature trees need minimal watering
✔Double harvest– Bears fruit in early summer and fall
✔Heat-loving– Thrives in 40°C+ temperatures
✔Instant shade– Broad leaves create cool garden oases

📋 Fig Tree Majesty
🌳 Growth & Yield

• Height: 3-6m (controllable with pruning)
• Fruit: Pear-shaped, 3-5cm (green/yellow/purple varieties)
• Harvest: June-July + Sept-Oct in UAE
• Time to fruit: Often bears in first year

🏆 UAE Growth Superpowers

• Salt-tolerant – Handles coastal conditions
• Pest-resistant – Few natural enemies in desert climate
• Fast-growing – Provides quick shade

🌞 Sun & Heat Management

• Ideal: Full sun (8+ hours daily)
• Young trees: Afternoon shade in first summer
• Container tip: Rotate potted figs weekly

💧 Watering Wisdom

• New trees: Deep water 2x/week for first 3 months
• Established: Weekly in summer, biweekly in winter
• Pro Tip: Reduce water slightly during fruit ripening

🌱 Soil & Nutrition

• Soil: Well-draining sandy loam
• Fertilizer: Balanced organic feed in spring
• pH: Tolerates 6.0-8.0

✂️ Pruning Secrets

• When: Dormant period (Dec-Jan)
• How: Open vase shape for best fruiting
• Container trees: Hard prune to maintain size