Green Ischia Fig (Ficus carica cv.)

Green Ischia Fig (Ficus carica cv.)Description: Half hardy, deciduous shrub produces medium sized, dry but rich tasting fruits with a yellowish green skin and strawberry colored pulp Habit: Grows 12 15 feet high, spreads to 8 feet Culture: Prefers full sun and well drained, somewhat dry soil; protect in winter Hardiness: USDA Zones 7 through 10 Origin: Garden Attributes: Edible fruit Green Ischia has been grown for centuries in Europe and was described by eighteenth century British

the work of Sir John Vanbrugh

an early 19th-century rice grower

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Spiraea cantoniensis and S

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In early spring new growth begins with light green fronds

the rotating bookstand holds five books at adjustable angles on rests that fold down to form a 12" cube

dark green

New England Aster was included on the 1806 list of Philadelphia nurseryman Bernard McMahon and in the 1818 catalogue of the William Prince Nursery on Long Island

This species remains a choice perennial in today's flower border as it is attractive to butterflies and makes a good cut flower

lobed foliage

dark green foliage turns shades of yellow and brown in fall