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For the broader list see \u003ca href=\"\/en-ae\/collections\/low-maintenance-trees\"\u003elow maintenance trees\u003c\/a\u003e, for the commercial context \u003ca href=\"\/en-ae\/collections\/commercial-development-trees\"\u003ecommercial development trees\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ae\/pages\/services\"\u003eour services\u003c\/a\u003e for the establishment and aftercare support that follows delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fig-adam-ficus-carica-black-adam","title":"Ficus carica 'Adam' - Adam Fig Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Adam'\u003c\/strong\u003e, or Adam Fig Tree, is a compact deciduous fruit tree prized for its sweet, richly flavoured figs and ornamental appeal. Reaching up to 6 metres, this fast-growing tree is ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, edible landscapes, and urban courtyards. 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