Botanical Name |
Ficus carica ‘Kadota’ |
Common Names |
Kadota Fig, Honey Fig, Italian Honey Fig |
Family |
Moraceae |
Origin |
Mediterranean region (cultivar selection) |
Plant Type |
Deciduous fruit tree |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Mature Size |
15–25 ft tall x 15–20 ft wide (can be pruned smaller) |
Light |
Full sun |
Water Needs |
Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
Soil |
Well-drained; sandy or loamy |
Bloom Time |
Inconspicuous (figs develop internally) |
Flower Color |
N/A |
USDA Zones |
8–10 (container-friendly in colder zones) |
Florida Native |
No |
Propagation |
Cuttings, air layering |
Seasonal Traits |
Deciduous |
Time to Harvest |
1–2 years (rooted cuttings); ripens late summer–fall |