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Ficus Aricas
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Give these plenty of sunshine and they are perfect plants, to grow in a large 60cm diameter container on your patio and will consistently produce large volumes of tasty fruit. If root restriction is not provided to keep the plant compact and fruitful, then plants will grow rather large and be reluctant to fruit. Figs do not produce visible flowers; they are enclosed within the centre of the fruit. No pollination is required.
If grown in containers then the plants can be moved into a frost free area if the winter weather is severe, as embryo figs can be damaged by winter weather. If grown outdoors ensure a sunny sheltered spot, a south facing wall is ideal, but plants may need protection with straw or bracken if severe weather threatens. Figs are best pruned in March or April after the worst frosts have passed, all dead and diseased wood should be removed.