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Italian Honey Fig | Ficus carica ‘Lattarula’ | Lattarula Fig | Ficus ‘Lattarula’ Italian Honey Fig is a highly sought-after, self-pollinating deciduous fruit tree prized for its striking, deeply lobed foliage and its prolific production of large, yellowish-green figs featuring incredibly sweet, amber-colored flesh. This adaptable, fast-growing selection is known for its exceptional honey-like flavor and its remarkable ability to produce a reliable harvest even in shorter, cooler growing seasons. Its bold, Mediterranean aesthetic makes it a standout choice for sunny patios, edible landscapes, and large mixed containers. With its robust form and reliable performance, the Italian Honey Fig offers both gourmet culinary rewards and beautiful architectural texture with straightforward care. Growing Italian Honey Fig Light: Full sun; thrives in bright, direct sunlight (at least 8 hours per day) to produce the most robust growth, the sweetest fruit, and the most abundant yield. Soil: Rich, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to various soil types but requires excellent drainage, as it is susceptible to root rot in heavy, wet, or waterlogged clay soils. It performs best in a loamy, slightly alkaline mix. Water: Moderate; water regularly until established, then allow the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings. It is fairly drought-tolerant once mature, but container-grown trees will require more frequent, consistent watering, especially during active fruit production. Maintenance: Low maintenance. Prune in late winter or early spring during dormancy to maintain a desired shape, control its size (especially if grown in a container), and remove any dead or crossing branches to improve airflow and light penetration to the ripening fruit. Wildlife: Ripe fruit is highly attractive to birds and other wildlife; generally deer-resistant due to its rough, textured foliage and milky sap. Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 7–10; widely grown as a containerized patio plant that can be easily overwintered indoors in an unheated garage or cool basement in the colder regions of its hardiness range. Shipping Info Italian Honey Fig plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.

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