Does a Weeping Fig Have Fruit?

Fruit

• Weeping fig is an ornamental fig tree and produces inedible fruit. The small, 1/2-inch, round fruit is red in color and messy when it falls, staining sidewalks and other structures. The fruit has a fleshy cover but is not showy, nor is it attractive to any wildlife.

Size and Form

• Weeping fig trees have a mature height of up to 60 feet with a spread of 60 to 70 feet. The rounded canopy is dense and the branches have a drooping or weeping growth habit, growing as low as the ground and creating a heavy shade that discourages any other growth under the tree. Trees that are growing close to walkways require regular pruning. Weeping fig tree is potentially invasive in certain areas.

Description

• The single-trunked tree has gray bark, no thorns and is resistant to breakage. The alternate foliage is simple and oval shaped. The 2- to 4-inch-long, medium green leaves keep their color all through the year and cover the stems densely. The tree blooms with non-showy, white-colored flowers during spring. The tree produces aerial roots that grow from the branches and touch the ground, taking roots wherever they touch soil. These roots eventually turn into thick, individual trunks.

Cultural Requirements

• Plant the weeping fig tree in an area of full to partial sun. The tree adapts well to a variety of soil types and textures, including alkaline and acidic. Weeping fig has a moderate level of tolerance for drought and can withstand short periods of excessive soil moisture. The long lived tree has a rapid growth rate and is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 10b to 11. Weeping fig is generally well resistant to diseases and pests but has a susceptibility to the verticillium wilt disease.