Ficus 'Bensonhurst Purple'
Bensonhurst purple Fig
- Edible garden ready
- Vigorous and fast grower
- Loves warmer weather
- Amazing dark-colored figs
- Loves the sun
- Category: Edibles
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Height: 10-15 ft
- Spread: 9-12 ft
Purchase options for Bensonhurst purple Fig
- Size: #3 15-18"
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$102.00
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.
Growing 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.