Figs (Ficus spp.) are a wide-ranging group of more than 800 woody species found mostly in tropical zones, with a few extending into warmer temperate regions.1 Figs are part of the mulberry (Moraceae) family of plants that include many broadleaf evergreen and deciduous trees, as well as shrubs and lianas. They are generally fast-growing, very vigorous plants that can be invasive when growing conditions are ideal.
In areas where fig trees cannot survive outside climates, they are common houseplants. Weeping figs, rubber trees, and fiddle leaf figs are especially popular for indoor growing. They are also used in creating bonsai.
Fig trees have large foliage, with strong, medium green leaves. Fruit on fig trees (known as figs) can be shaped like an egg, rounded or pear-like. Depending on the fig grown, the flesh of the fruit when ripe can be purple, yellow, red and black.
Growing figs
Choose a variety that suits your growing space, as fig trees can vary from compact to very large. Fig trees can be shaped by cutting to keep down their size and shape.
