Fig bonsai (91)

Presentation

Fig bonsai (Ficus carica) 40 cm tall, with a short, lively trunk, weathered grey bark and a 20 cm nebari that spreads the base nicely. At the time of the photo it carries a few figs forming among the leaves. Estimated age 22-24 years, total weight 12.8 kg: an outdoor specimen for anyone looking for a Mediterranean bonsai that is already well structured.

Technical details

• Species: Ficus carica (common fig)
• Height of the plant alone: 40 cm
• Nebari: 20 cm
• Pot: rectangular, 37.5 x 30 x h. 12 cm
• Pot material: ivory glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 12.8 kg
• Estimated age: 22-24 years
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care level: easy

How to care for it

The fig wants to stay outdoors all year round, in a sunny, airy spot: in direct sun the leaves stay smaller and the fruit ripens better. From June to August the root ball in a pot only 12 cm deep dries out quickly, so check it daily and water as soon as the surface feels dry; in winter watering is cut back sharply, as the plant drops its leaves and goes dormant. In areas with prolonged frost we recommend sheltering the pot against a south-facing wall.

For more on growing this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the one in the photo?

Yes, this is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the exact plant that will be sent. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different from the photo: pruning, pinching and the change of season alter the canopy, the number of leaves and the presence of fruit.

Will it still produce figs in the years to come?

This specimen has already proved that it fruits, as you can see from the small figs among the branches. Production depends on the year and on management: with a sunny position, regular feeding in spring and summer and pruning that is not too drastic, the figs tend to return every season.

How much does it weigh and how is it shipped?

Plant and pot together weigh 12.8 kg, with pot dimensions of 37.5 x 30 cm and an overall height of around 52 cm. It travels in reinforced packaging, with the pot secured and the canopy protected to prevent branches breaking in transit.

What is included

• Fig bonsai (Ficus carica) in a rectangular ivory glazed stoneware pot 37.5 x 30 x h. 12 cm, the exact specimen shown in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping