Ficus carica 'Bornholm's Diamant' - 50-60 CM C2

Bulletpoints
* sweet flavour * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for growing in pots * self-fertile

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 12 to 15°C is required.

Growth habit
Common fig 'Bornholm´s Diamant' is a small shrub-like tree that can reach a height of 1.5 - 3 m and a width of 1.5 - 3 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Ficus carica 'Bornholm´s Diamant' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to November - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - This plant also thrives on balconies and terraces. Bright, sheltered locations are ideal. Water twice a day on hot days. Fertilise weekly from June onwards. An irrigation system can make the work easier.

Fruiting varieties
The plant is considered self-fertile.

fruit
The brown-green fruits have a sweet flavour. The drupes are pear-shaped. Ripening time from August.

Use
Container, consumption, balcony/terrace