Fig White Genoa 15l

Description

White Genoa fig tree (Ficus carica ‘White Genoa’) is a popular, reliable variety, especially favored in cool coastal areas. It’s an old cultivar (from northern Italy) known for consistent production and ease of growing.
Key traits
Size: Moderate grower; matures 3–5 m (10–15 ft) tall and wide in ground, but easily kept smaller with pruning or in containers.
Leaves: Large, deeply lobed, bright green; deciduous.
Fruit: Medium-sized, yellow-greenish skin (often called “white” fig), amber to rose-colored flesh inside. Thin skin, juicy.
Taste: Distinctive sweet, honey-like flavor with subtle berry or agave notes; mild, pleasant, and excellent fresh (many call it a favorite for eating raw).
Crops: Often two — light breba (early) crop on old wood, heavy main crop (late summer) on new growth.
Self-fertile; no pollination needed.
Growing conditions
Light: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily) for best fruiting and sweetness.
Soil: Well-drained (crucial—figs hate wet feet); fertile, loamy ideal, but tolerates various types including sandy or clay if drainage is good. pH neutral to slightly alkaline.
Water: Moderate; consistent moisture during growth and fruiting, but drought-tolerant once established. Reduce in cooler months.
Planting: Sheltered spot preferred (protect from strong winds); space 4–6 m apart in ground. Great in pots/containers for patios or small spaces.
Care: Low-maintenance; prune in winter/dormant season to shape, control size, or encourage fruiting. Light fertilizer in spring if needed.
Fruiting: Reliable even in cooler climates; starts producing young, often within 1–3 years.