Ficus carica 'Figalicious'

Common Name:
Fig 'Figalicious'

Description:
Fig 'Figalicious' (Ficus carica 'Figalicious') is a compact and highly ornamental fig variety, specially selected for its dwarf habit and prolific fruiting. Ideal for smaller gardens, courtyards, or containers, this deciduous fruit tree offers glossy, deeply lobed foliage and a neat, bushy shape. In Melbourne's climate, it performs well with warm summers and cool winters, producing an abundant crop of medium-sized, purple-skinned figs with rich, red flesh and a sweet, honeyed flavour. These figs are delicious eaten fresh, dried, or used in cooking and baking. 'Figalicious' prefers a full sun position with well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering during fruit development. It drops its leaves in winter and bounces back in spring with vigorous new growth. A low-maintenance, self-pollinating tree, it’s a fantastic choice for edible gardens, patios, or even balcony growing.

Form:
Tree - Small
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1.5–2 m
Width: 1.5–2 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Does not flower (produces fruit without visible flowers)

Flower Colour:
Does not flower

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Edible Fruit
Deciduous
Self-pollinating
Suitable for Small Gardens
Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Fig sap (from leaves and stems) may cause skin irritation in some people. Unripe fruit and leaves can be mildly toxic to pets (dogs and cats) if ingested.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Rosemary
Thyme
Strawberries
Chives
Blueberries

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here