Ficus carica or the Common Fig is a small deciduous tree that produces crops of edible, sweet fruits.
The large leaves have three lobes and have heart-shaped bases where the leaves meet the petiole.
The fruits are purply-brown skinned with pink flesh that's very rich and sweet.
This plant is very vigorous and generally always produces a heavy crop.
The fruit is loved by birds, bats and possums - covering the tree with netting will prevent animals eating all the fruit before you have a chance to enjoy it.
Varieties include: 'Black Genoa' -The fruits are purple-skinned with red flesh that's very rich and sweet.