How Do You Plant Ficus Carriea?
Ficus carriea, also known as the dwarf fig tree and Italian honey fig, reaches a petite six feet in height but still produces delicious, plum-sized figs that lend themselves well to canning, drying, cooking and snacking. Although it will thrive in warm, temperate places like California and Florida, this attractive little tree is fairly cold hardy, and can even grow in Zone 4. To increase the odds that it will bear fruit, it should be planted in a tub and brought inside during frosts and freezes. The dwarf fig is self-fertilizing, but tends to have better fruit production when two trees are planted. With proper planting and watering, your Ficus carriea fig tree can thrive, and may even begin producing fruit as early as its second year. Select a planting site with the proper soil and light conditions for your dwarf fig tree. Fig trees prefer full sun and well-drained, neutral to acidic clay, loam or sandy soil. If you live in an area where temperatures will dip into the 40s, you will nee
