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Lattarula Italian Honey Fig: Indulge in the Sweet Nectar of the Mediterranean
About the Fruit
Savor the luxurious sweetness of the Lattarula Italian Honey Fig, a treasure trove of flavor hailing from the sun-drenched Mediterranean. This exquisite fig variety is celebrated for its amber-colored flesh that exudes a heavenly honeyed sweetness. Encased in a thin, green-yellow skin, the fruit’s succulent texture and nectar-like juice make it a sublime choice for fresh eating, sumptuous jams, and delectable pastries. The Lattarula fig, with its ambrosial taste, is a must-have for gourmands and fruit connoisseurs alike.
What to Know About the Tree
The Lattarula Italian Honey Fig Tree is a vision of elegance and vitality. It flourishes as a deciduous tree, revealing a striking form with broad, deeply lobed leaves that provide a tropical flair to any garden. This versatile tree can grow to heights of 15-30 feet if planted in the ground but also thrives in containers, allowing for size control and adaptability to space constraints. The Lattarula fig is not only a bountiful producer but also resilient, enduring cooler temperatures with grace and vigor.
Harvest Season
Anticipation peaks as summer transitions to fall, marking the harvest season of the Lattarula Italian Honey Fig. Gardens come alive with the enchanting sight of plump figs nestled among lush foliage, ready to be plucked and savored. This period of abundance offers a generous yield of fruit, providing ample opportunity to share and relish these golden dollops of Mediterranean bliss with family and friends.
Enhancing Your Fruitscape™
Imagine your own fruitscape™, a serene retreat where the Lattarula Italian Honey Fig Tree stands as a centerpiece, embellishing your space with its majestic presence and bountiful harvest. Integrating this exquisite tree into your fruitscape™ adds both visual splendor and a touch of the exotic, transforming your garden into a sanctuary of taste and tranquility. The Lattarula Italian Honey Fig not only enhances the landscape but also invites pollinators, contributing to a vibrant, eco-friendly environment. Revel in the beauty and flavor of the Mediterranean, right in the comfort of your home garden.
At Just Fruits and Exotics, we are committed to providing you with top-quality trees, shipped 100% in pot for a seamless transition to your home. Our superior packaging guarantees safe delivery, while our reputation as a nationally renowned, family-owned nursery ensures you’re choosing a trusted source for your online plant purchases. Adopt the local-friendly vibe of our passionate plant family and enrich your fruitscape™ with the Lattarula Italian Honey Fig Tree today.
Cold Hardy | 0-5° |
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Container Plant | Container Friendly |
Grafted | No, on its own rootstock |
Growing Zone | 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B |
Mature Height | 8 FT |
Mature Width | 5-6 FT |
Pollinator | Self Fertile |
Spacing | 5-6 FT |
Sunlight | Part to Full |
Recommended Fertilizers
Starter Fertilizer: Kickstart with Espoma Organic Bio-tone® Starter Plus. This potent blend boosts root mass and aids in mitigating transplant shock, ensuring your plants thrive in their new home.
Maintenance Fertilizer: For continued growth and fruit production, we recommend Espoma Organic Tree-tone Fertilizer. Designed specifically for fruit trees, this balanced formula nourishes your plants, promoting vibrant growth and bountiful harvests.
Fruitscaping™ with Fig Trees
Embrace the joy of Fruitscaping™ with our Fig Trees. Among the simplest and most rewarding fruiting plants to grow, figs are an excellent addition to any organic garden. Their inherent disease resistance and few pest issues can be managed easily without the need for harsh chemicals, ensuring a bountiful, eco-friendly harvest.
Our Fig trees exhibit a diverse palette of flavors, textures, and ripening seasons. Some varieties possess thin skins with succulent centers evoking the flavor of rich maple syrup – a delight when savored fresh from the tree. Other varieties offer a naturally sweet texture, perfect for drying or turning into delectable preserves.
With their compact growth habit, fig trees are perfect for integrating into the shrubbery border, adding an attractive contrast with their broad, deeply lobed leaves. Consider pairing these distinctive trees with the elegant pomegranate and the fine-textured blueberry bushes for a stunning visual mix. Complement this arrangement with a lush undergrowth of strawberries, creating a cycle of blooming flowers, ripening fruit, and vibrant fall colors.
The young fig tree’s smooth, flexible trunk lends itself to creative gardening techniques. Train it into an espalier for a living wall, or twist it into a striking specimen tree. If you’re dealing with limited space, lay the trunk flat against the ground, and watch as the vertical shoots transform into a natural, green hedge.
Fig trees are also well-suited to container gardening. The root restriction of a pot often encourages the tree to produce even more prolific crops. So, if you’re an urban gardener or short on garden space, our fig trees will prove a perfect fit.
Embrace the ease and joy of Fruitscaping™ with Fig Trees. Enjoy the journey from planting and care to the sweet reward of your homegrown figs.
Growing Guides
You can find many planting & care guides on our growing guides page.
Shipping Restrictions
Unfortunately, We Cannot Process Orders to California, Hawaii, Alaska, or Internationally: Please note that due to specific agricultural regulations, we’re unable to ship any plants to the states of California, Hawaii, and Alaska, or outside the United States. Additionally, citrus trees can only be shipped within the state of Florida.
Shipping Information
Before Your Plants Arrive: You can find many guides on unpacking, planting, & care, on our growing guides page.
The Journey From Our Nursery to Your Door: We NEVER ship our plants bare root. Your plant will travel in the very container in which it was nurtured. We thoroughly prune and water them before packing, and make sure they’re well wrapped to retain moisture during transit. It’s as though you’ve personally collected them from our nursery!
Choose Your Ship Date: We understand you’ll want to be available when your plant arrives. Our checkout process features a handy calendar that allows you to choose the Monday on which you want your plant to ship. Depending on your location, you’ll likely receive your plant by Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of that week. Once shipped, UPS will generate a tracking number and send it to the email you provided. You can then follow your plant’s journey and ensure someone is available to unpack it on arrival day.
Click Here To View Our Shipping Page For More Information & Packing/Unpacking Plants Videos
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