Ficus carica ‘Lattarula’ (Italian Honey Fig)

Ficus carica ‘Lattarula’ (Italian Honey Fig)

Sweet • Reliable • Cold-Hardy • Heavy Producer

The Lattarula fig, also widely known as Italian Honey Fig, is one of the most dependable and beloved fig varieties grown in the United States. It has earned its reputation for exceptional sweetness, consistent production, and adaptability across a wide range of climates. This is a true homestead fig—easy to grow, forgiving, and generous.

🌿 Fruit Description & Flavor

• Fruit Size: Medium to large

• Skin: Pale yellow to green when ripe

• Interior: Golden to amber flesh

• Flavor Profile: Extremely sweet, honey-like, mild and smooth

• Texture: Soft, jammy interior with thin skin

• Use: Fresh eating, drying, preserves, baking, and honey-substitute figs

Lattarula is famous for producing figs that taste like pure honey, even without intense heat. The sweetness develops reliably, making it a favorite for both fresh eating and drying.

🌳 Tree Growth Habit

• Vigor: Moderate to strong

• Mature Height:

  • In ground: 12–20 feet (can be pruned smaller)

  • Container grown: 6–10 feet with regular pruning

• Growth Form: Upright to spreading, easy to shape

• Leaves: Large, deeply lobed, classic fig appearance

This variety responds very well to pruning and container culture, making it an excellent choice for yards, orchards, patios, and greenhouses.

🌱 Production & Yield

• Bearing Age:

  • Light production in year 2

  • Heavy production by years 3–4

• Crop Type:

  • Main crop producer (reliable and abundant)

• Yield:

  • Mature trees can produce 50–100+ figs per season under good conditions

Lattarula is known for consistency. It produces year after year without the erratic behavior seen in some fig varieties.

🌞 Growing Requirements

Sun:

• Full sun preferred (6–8+ hours daily)

Soil:

• Well-draining soil

• Tolerates a wide range of soil types

• Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil

Water:

• Moderate watering

• Drought tolerant once established

• Avoid water-logged soil

Fertilization:

• Light feeder

• Too much nitrogen = leafy growth with fewer figs

❄️ Cold Hardiness & Zones

• USDA Zones: 7–10

• Cold Tolerance: Down to ~10–15°F once established

• In Zone 7, Lattarula is a proven performer

• Benefits from winter protection during extreme cold events

In colder areas, container growing allows the tree to be moved into a protected space during winter.

🪴 Container & Greenhouse Growing

Lattarula is exceptionally well-suited for containers:

• Thrives in 10–25 gallon pots

• Excellent candidate for greenhouse growing

• Easy to keep compact with pruning

• Ideal for areas with short growing seasons

Container trees often fruit earlier and allow complete climate control.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune lightly in late winter or early spring

• Remove dead or crossing branches

• Can be trained as:

  • Single trunk

  • Multi-stem bush

• Responds very well to size control

🌱 PLEASE NOTE:
All fig trees are PRE-ORDERS ONLY.
No shipments will be sent until March, when trees are ready for safe planting and establishment.

Availability is limited. Secure your tree now and be ready to plant at the proper time.