Ficus carica 'Adriatic JH' (Fig) Unity Grown

Ficus carica 'Adriatic JH' is a unique Adriatic fig cultivar noted for its even, bright-green colored fruits with a rich, red-colored pulp. Originally propagated from an unknown variety found on a residential property by homeowner Joe Hood, the tree is regarded as high producing (with mature specimens producing variable foliage and upwards of 90 pounds of fruit a year) and consistently producing even in cooler weather. According to FigDatabase.com, fruits are noted for "a balanced sweetness with distinct berry notes and a pleasantly jam-like texture." 

Ficus carica prefers nutrient-rich, well-drained soil kept relatively moist throughout the spring and summer. As with many deciduous trees, figs require less water in fall and winter, more in growing season, though there are limits; if 'Adriatic JH' receives consistent high levels of rain through its mid-to-late fruiting season at the end of summer and beginning of fall, fruits are prone to splitting and premature rot, and foliage can develop rust. 

Note: While ripe fruits are delicious and completely safe for consumption, many of the tree's parts, including leaves and branches, contain a mildly toxic compound, so care should be taken to keep fig plants away from areas where they might be chewed on by pets. In addition, care should be taken when choosing a planting location  for Ficus carica as fruits can result in reseeding, and trees perform best with a bit of maintenance through the year, especially with a heavy mulch layer through the fall and winter.