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Preston Prolific

Ficus carica

DESCRIPTION:

Large sized fruit, skin is yellow with some brown, with pale flesh, very good flavour.

MATURITY:

Early Summer and Late Autumn

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Self pollinating

COMMENTS:

Used for fresh fruit, drying and jam, very nutritious fruit. Large spreading tree to approx 4m, which produces two crops per year. Suitable for warm climate.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.