Photograph: Sharron R. McMillan
Fig Ficus lattarulla Itallian (honey fig)
Grows 15 to 20 feet in full sun and likes moist, but well-drained soil. They are fast growing, but can be pruned back to a manageable height. Fruit is ripe in August. Has green skin and amber flesh. Can be used fresh or dried.
Naturally contains benzaldehyde which shrinks tumours and has anti- cancer compounds. Used to make fig jam, wine and are delicious eaten fresh on French bread. Meaning of the fruit: argument. Meaning of the tree: prolific.
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