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Fig Tree - White Genoa
Ficus carica 'White Genoa'
R190.00
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Classic Green-Skinned Fig!
- Green to yellow skin with sweet pink-amber flesh — excellent fresh eating.
White Genoa is a classic green-skinned fig with pink to amber flesh — sweet, juicy and excellent for fresh eating.
Self-fertile. Productive in warm, sunny gardens.
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White Genoa Fig Tree for Sale
White Genoa is a long-established green / yellow-skinned fig with sweet pink to amber flesh. Despite the name, the fruit is not white — "white" traditionally distinguishes lighter-skinned figs from dark purple types. Flavour is mild, honeyed and excellent fresh.
Self-fertile and productive with standard fig care: full sun, free drainage and restrained watering. A reliable lighter-skinned companion to dark varieties like Cape Black.
Appearance
Medium green to yellow-green figs with pink to amber flesh. Sweet, juicy and mild — excellent for fresh eating.
Harvest Time
Main crop typically mid to late summer depending on climate.
Year to Bear
Grafted fig trees typically begin bearing fruit within 1–3 years.
Growth Rate
Moderate deciduous fig. Manageable at 3–4m with light pruning.
Container Friendly?
Figs perform very well in large containers.
Watering
Water regularly but avoid overwatering. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.
Temperature
Tolerant of light to moderate frost once established. Warm, sheltered position preferred.
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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