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    The document describes a fig tree located near House 7 that produces large green leaves and dark purple figs between late summer and fall. Figs are pollinated by wasps that live inside the fruit and are also eaten by birds and insects. The fig tree is native to the Middle East and thrives in California's Mediterranean climate, reaching heights of 10 to 30 feet.

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    The document describes a fig tree located near House 7 that produces large green leaves and dark purple figs between late summer and fall. Figs are pollinated by wasps that live inside the fruit and are also eaten by birds and insects. The fig tree is native to the Middle East and thrives in California's Mediterranean climate, reaching heights of 10 to 30 feet.

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    The document describes a fig tree located near House 7 that produces large green leaves and dark purple figs between late summer and fall. Figs are pollinated by wasps that live inside the fruit and are also eaten by birds and insects. The fig tree is native to the Middle East and thrives in California's Mediterranean climate, reaching heights of 10 to 30 feet.

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    Fig Tree Characteristics

    Ficus carica Appearance: Large, flat green leaves; dark


    purple fruit
    Figs are native to the Middle East and Size: 10’-30' in height; figs are 3" in diameter
    Western Asia and thrive in California's Location: Near House 7
    Mediterranean climate. Figs are typically Season: Flowers in spring; produces fruit in late
    pollinated by wasps that spend their summer and fall
    larval stage inside the figs. Birds and
    insects often snack on figs.

    Fun Facts Sources


    Half a cup of fig fruit has the same amount of The National Gardening Association
    calcium as half a cup of milk. Picture: Katie Furlong ‘18
    Figs are one of the oldest cultivated fruits, with
    harvest dating back to the Romans, Egyptians
    and Greeks.

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