Italian Honey (Lattarulla) Fig

The Italian Honey Fig produces abundant crops of medium-sized, yellow-green figs with a luscious, amber-colored flesh that has a rich, honey-like flavor. “Closed eye” when ripe; helps resist splitting and souring which is perfect for humid climates. This variety is the first to ripen here in Zone 8.

Arrives well-rooted in a 3.5” x 9” pot.

Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs do well in a variety of soils, but require at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fruitful.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-15' h x 10-15' w
Taste: Sweet, caramel
Fruit Skin: Greenish-yellow
Fruit Flesh: Light amber
Ripening Time: Late July – early August
Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by pests in our region. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem. Fig Mosaic Virus is a benign virus that exists in all cultivated fig trees. Yellow spotting of the leaves is a cosmetic symptom that shows more in container culture, but is quickly outgrown once trees are planted in the ground.
USDA Zone: 7-10