{"product_id":"italian-honey-fig","title":"Italian Honey Fig 'Lattarula'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_affd914adc31b001\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Honey Fig | Ficus carica ‘Lattarula’ | Lattarula Fig | Ficus ‘Lattarula’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eItalian Honey Fig is a highly sought-after, self-pollinating deciduous fruit tree prized for its striking, deeply lobed foliage and its prolific production of large, yellowish-green figs featuring incredibly sweet, amber-colored flesh. This adaptable, fast-growing selection is known for its exceptional honey-like flavor and its remarkable ability to produce a reliable harvest even in shorter, cooler growing seasons. Its bold, Mediterranean aesthetic makes it a standout choice for sunny patios, edible landscapes, and large mixed containers. With its robust form and reliable performance, the Italian Honey Fig offers both gourmet culinary rewards and beautiful architectural texture with straightforward care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Italian Honey Fig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; thrives in bright, direct sunlight (at least 8 hours per day) to produce the most robust growth, the sweetest fruit, and the most abundant yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to various soil types but requires excellent drainage, as it is susceptible to root rot in heavy, wet, or waterlogged clay soils. It performs best in a loamy, slightly alkaline mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly until established, then allow the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings. It is fairly drought-tolerant once mature, but container-grown trees will require more frequent, consistent watering, especially during active fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance. Prune in late winter or early spring during dormancy to maintain a desired shape, control its size (especially if grown in a container), and remove any dead or crossing branches to improve airflow and light penetration to the ripening fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe fruit is highly attractive to birds and other wildlife; generally deer-resistant due to its rough, textured foliage and milky sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in USDA zones 7–10; widely grown as a containerized patio plant that can be easily overwintered indoors in an unheated garage or cool basement in the colder regions of its hardiness range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eItalian Honey Fig plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4\" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blossomdale","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":53574830653719,"sku":"53574830653719","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5416\/8343\/files\/ItalianHoneyFig2.jpg?v=1782929894","url":"https:\/\/blossomdale.com\/products\/italian-honey-fig","provider":"Blossomdale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}