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Ficus carica 'Ice Crystal'
Plant

Ficus carica 'Ice Crystal'

Common Fig

Planted in 2 show gardens on GardensDB.

2
Gardens
3
Designers
2
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is well-drained or moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
2.5–4 metres Max height
2.5–4 metres Max spread
5–10 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing N E S W
South or West-facing
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (not suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained or moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H4. Hardy Hardy, average winter (-10°C to -5°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

2 gardens

  • A contemporary garden features a verdigris copper water channel, lush foliage, a fig tree, purple foxgloves, pink wildflowers, and stone blocks.
    Gold Medal RHS Chelsea Small Garden of the Year
    360° tour available
    Addleshaw Goddard: Flourish in the City
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
  • A tranquil show garden features a winding earth path, dry stone walls, a curved timber tunnel, and informal planting with red poppies, blue delphiniums, and grasses, bordered by a reddish wall.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    Hospice UK: Garden of Compassion
    Tom Hoblyn
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 3

Studios 2

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Ficus carica 'Ice Crystal', ranked by how many gardens combine them.