{"product_id":"1-live-plant-beers-black-dwarf-fig-tree-self-fertile-ficus-carica-compact-fruit-tree-for-containers-patios-home-orchards","title":"1 Live Plant Beer's Black Dwarf Fig Tree Self Fertile Ficus carica Compact Fruit Tree for Containers Patios Home Orchards","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeer's Black Dwarf Fig is a compact, self-fertile fig selection valued for its manageable size and reliable fruit production in small spaces. Its naturally dwarf habit makes it an excellent choice for container growing, patios, and home orchards where space is limited, producing sweet, dark-skinned figs with rich flavor when grown in full sun.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis fig works beautifully as an ornamental edible in mixed container gardens, courtyard plantings, or as a focal point on a sunny patio. The lobed foliage adds texture and visual interest through the season, while the fruit can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in preserves and baking. With its self-fertile nature, a single plant can set fruit without a pollinator, making it a practical option for home growers.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Ficus carica\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Beer's Black Dwarf\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Compact, dwarf, upright, well-branched\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-draining, fertile loam; tolerates a range of soil types with good drainage\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Varies by climate and age; typically fruits in late summer to fall once established\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 7-10, with protection in cooler zones\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 6-10 feet in ground; containers should be sized to allow root development\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Self-fertile; performs well in containers; protect from prolonged freezing temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664725770376,"sku":"DACO-024","price":61.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_f652f5df-9359-482d-983d-8a36779b16bc.png?v=1791898176","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/1-live-plant-beers-black-dwarf-fig-tree-self-fertile-ficus-carica-compact-fruit-tree-for-containers-patios-home-orchards","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}