Quackin Grass Nursery

Ficus carica 'Jolly Tiger' (ex: Louis Raymond) - Variegated Fig. The large five-lobed green leaves are streaked and splashed in warm yellow. Each leaf can grow to 6 inches in length; they are bold, showy and uniquely beautiful, even elegant in shape with all broad lobes rounded. Apparently the figs themselves can be variegated. And, yes, this is the edible fig. Fruits are full-sized and are ripe when much of the flesh turns brown-purple and the pome is supple. They are mildly sweet, a simple, elegant treat. The ultimate potential size of the shrub will depend upon location e.g. a more northerly planting or if pruned and / or potted. Figs revel in long, hot summers followed by mild winters where they can grow outdoors, think Mediterranean climate. But having lived in Brooklyn, NY I can tell you that many of the traditional Italian families kept fig trees in their gardens in the backyards of rowed housing where they were protected to get them through the vagaries of winter. This woody can be planted in a large pot which in colder climes can be dollied into a garage or basement for a milder winter dormancy. Do note that the variegated 'Jolly Tiger' can produce reversions. These are easily removed with pruning shears. The species comes to us from the warmer regions of Central Asia but 'Jolly Tiger' was selected in Japan. Fertile, moisture retaining ground in plenty of sun. Established potted fig from cutting.