Ficus carica Noire de Caromb flowers in mid Winter The pinnately composed leaves are

The pinnately composed leaves are small and golden in the Spring

Plant type Deciduous Flower White - Late Spring Fruit Black fruits Position Full sun Soil type Prefers well drained

The boiled seeds are also edible

From late May-early June both female and male flowers appear

Neutral / Moist but well-drained Hardiness -20C Rate of growth Medium Height and spread Origin Japan Pot size 8cm

Ficus carica Noire de Caromb flowers in mid Winter The pinnately composed leaves areDescription Specification Gift wrap This medium fruited variety from France is very dark brown skinned, but has a sweet red flesh. Ficus carica Noire de Caromb is a very cold tolerant variety meaning it is great for the UK climate. Self pollinating, so no need of the fig wasp for pollination. The fig is a well known fruit, cultivated since ancient times and grows wild in dry and sunny areas. It is mostly cultivated around the world for its fruits but