Ficus Fig Edibility: Microcarpa Fruit Test

Your 20–25 ft ficus produces yellow quarter-sized figs. It's likely Ficus microcarpa 'Benjamina' (or 'Retusa' if many aerial roots).

Edibility

• Not poisonous.
• But likely astringent/bitter, not sweet.
• Test: Cut one open, lick cautiously.

Expert ID Offer

Email photos (whole tree + close-up leaf) to plantlady6@yahoo.com. A world ficus expert (Jerry Meislik) is visiting this weekend and can confirm ID.