A popular fig with large purple-black fruit and sweet, deep-red, juicy flesh, often giving two crops a year. Self-fertile, drought-hardy once established and easy in warm-temperate and Mediterranean gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 5 m H × 5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Black Genoa Fig
Ficus carica 'Black Genoa' is a fast-growing fruiting tree in the Moraceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Cream green flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Black Genoa Fig
Black Genoa Fig suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Black Genoa Fig does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Black Genoa Fig performs well with relatively little water once established. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Black Genoa Fig after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Black Genoa Fig in the garden
Black Genoa Fig earns its place for edible harvests, a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
Black Genoa Fig sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to low water use and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Black Genoa Fig
Plant Sale lists Black Genoa Fig as bare-root stock, advanced specimens and potted plants. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
