Sconosciuto Fig Tree

Sconosciuto Fig Tree

A fig from the collection of Paolo Belloni that was recommended to us because of its early ripening and ability to produce 2 crops. Both breba and main crop figs are of high quality with a delicious honey and melon flavor. Sconosciuto means unknown in Italian as Paolo did not know the cultivar name for this one. But Sconosciuto sure sounds like a lot better cultivar name to English speaking ears than Unknown Fig so we’re leaving the name as we received it.

One of the easiest fruits to grow, and a true gourmet delight, you should not live your life without feasting on this sweet, delectable fruit. To fully enjoy fresh Figs you must grow your own. When fully ripe and at their tender, shipping them long distances is virtually impossible. Another plus for Figs – deer don’t like them (most of the time)!

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Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs do well in a variety of soils, but require at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season.
Pollination Requirements: Self-figful.
Hardiness: Hardy to between 0° & 5° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-20 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Taste: powerful flavor fig berry burst deliciousness.
Fruit Skin: yellow.
Fruit Flesh: yellow, honey colored.
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fig.
Ripening Time: July-October.
Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant.
Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by pests or diseases in our region. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem. Fig Mosaic Virus is a benign virus that exists in all cultivated fig trees. If the presence of FMV is a concern, then purchasing fig trees may not be the best option for you.
USDA Zone: 7b
Sunset Western Zone: 4-9, 12-24
Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32