Renowned as one of the largest fruiting figs, ‘GE Neri’ has fruit the size of a tennis ball. This rare Italian fig tree, of unknown origin, has one crop of fruit a year that starts ripening in late summer and continues through early fall. The figs are crimson on the outside with reddish inner flesh that’s very sweet. Hardy in zones 7-9.
Details
Botanical Name
Ficus carica 'GE Neri'
Common Name
GE Neri Fig
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- Yes
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Late Summer to Early Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Preserves
- Drying
Fruit Colour
- Crimson
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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