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Fig Tree - Cape Black
Ficus carica 'Cape Black'
R190.00
Classic SA Dark Fig!
- Sweet purple-black figs — a popular South African home-garden variety.
Cape Black is a popular South African dark fig — rich, sweet purple-black fruit for fresh eating and drying.
Self-fertile. Tough and productive in warm, sunny gardens.
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Cape Black Fig Tree for Sale
Cape Black is a well-known South African dark-skinned fig grown for sweet, richly flavoured purple-black fruit. It is a reliable home-garden variety for fresh eating, drying and preserves, and thrives in the warm, dry conditions figs love.
Figs are self-fertile, fast to bear and remarkably undemanding once established — provided drainage is good and they receive full sun. Cape Black is a classic choice if you want a traditional dark fig for the SA climate.
Protect young plants from severe frost; established trees tolerate light to moderate frost in sheltered positions.
Appearance
Medium to large dark purple-black figs with sweet, richly coloured flesh. Excellent fresh and for drying.
Harvest Time
Main crop typically from mid to late summer into autumn, depending on climate.
Year to Bear
Grafted fig trees typically begin bearing fruit within 1–3 years.
Growth Rate
Moderate to vigorous deciduous fig. Manageable at 3–4m with light pruning.
Container Friendly?
Figs perform very well in large containers. Pot culture can improve fruit production by restricting root growth.
Watering
Water regularly but avoid overwatering. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.
Temperature
Tolerant of light to moderate frost once established. Choose a warm, sheltered position in cooler areas.
Chilling
No chilling requirement.
Pollination Info
Self-fertile. A single tree will produce fruit without a pollinating partner.
Planting & Care Guide
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil — figs dislike wet feet and will not tolerate waterlogging. Avoid rich, overly fertilised soils as this encourages excessive leafy growth at the expense of fruit. They grow very well in containers.
Figs need very little feeding. A light application of pelletised manure in spring is usually sufficient. Too much nitrogen produces large, soft fruit that splits easily.
Prune lightly in winter when dormant to shape the tree and remove dead or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning as figs bear fruit on old and new wood.
Water consistently but sparingly — allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, especially in winter. In containers, reduce watering significantly in winter when the tree is dormant.
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