Cluster Fig (Ficus racemosa)

Family: Moraceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Ficus racemosa is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 12 m (39ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Wasps. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet, but rather insipid. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Sweet, but rather insipid.; They are used in various preserves and side-dishes.; Unripe fruits are pickled and used in soups.

Habitat & North American Range

In open, deciduous forest, common along river banks in lowlands. Moist areas, beside rivers and streams, occasionally in streams at elevations of 100 - 1,700 metres in southern China. (Zone 9)