Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown for their abundance of fruits that are known for their distinct, sweet ...

Modern advancements when it comes to fruit trees now mean they can be enjoyed by gardeners in spaces of any size. Many dwarf types are now available, grafted onto rootstocks that will keep them ...

Brown leaves on a tree can be a sign of many different problems. If your fig tree's (Ficus carica) leaves are turning brown, you might be anxious to take action and save your tree. But, depending on ...

Of all the Figs, Chicago Hardy is seen to be most winter hardy. These fig trees can be planted in the ground in as low as ...

If you’ve got fig trees, listen up because there’s a new troublemaker that’s headed our way — the black fig fly (Silba adipata). Hailing all the way from the Mediterranean region, this little critter ...

Feb. 16—Ben Pike, a prominent British orchard consultant, reminds us that throughout history the fig tree has always been "a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness". Figs were well known during ...

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Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new research has found. The team of Kenyan, U.S., Austrian, and Swiss ...

Summer is officially here! Most of us would argue that summer arrived in Southeast Texas more than month ago (I certainly would). Hot and humid conditions and a “moisture-rich” environment are ...