Overview
Ficus carica 'Black Jack' (F) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ficus carica 'Black Jack' (F) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and mediterranean climate plants.
About
Ficus carica 'Black Jack' is a deciduous, bushy cultivar of the Ficus genus, which includes a variety of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil such as chalk, loam, or sand, favouring alkaline to neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for architectural planting, city and courtyard gardens, as well as patios and containers. Propagation can be achieved through hardwood cuttings, layering, or suckers, with interest in spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ficus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Ficus carica 'Black Jack' (F) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ficus carica 'Black Jack' (F)
- Propagation
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings, by layering or from suckers
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects under glass
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ficus carica 'Black Jack' (F)?
Ficus carica 'Black Jack' (F) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ficus carica 'Black Jack' (F) need?
Ficus carica 'Black Jack' (F) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Ficus carica 'Black Jack' (F) hardy in the UK?
Ficus carica 'Black Jack' (F) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Ficus carica 'Black Jack' (F)?
Propagate by hardwood cuttings, by layering or from suckers.
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