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shrub layer
fig
ficus carica
the microclimate indicator: a fig against a south wall marks the warmest square metre on the site. restrict its roots and it converts sunshine straight into sugar.
functions
food crop
light
full sun
moisture
dry
soil
poor and restricted — rich soil grows leaves, not figs
season
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grower's notes
memberspropagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for fig — the members' view.
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relationships — grows well with
see fig on the relationship map →the takeaway
start a guild around fig
plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.
- shrub
- fig — the anchor
- groundcover
- creeping thyme
- herbaceous
- chives
works inside: sun trap
design patterns using this plant