Growing Guide: Kadota Fig

Attribute Details
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