Seeds of the fruitful mesquite tree

The fruit-bearing fig tree is large-sized with a dense crown and rapid growth, it has delicious fruits resembling figs, and can bloom and bear fruit throughout the year, providing shade and purifying the atmosphere. The bark is used to treat scurvy, cough, throat and chest diseases, and as a dye for textiles. Its leaves are used in making soup, and its wood for firewood and charcoal. Scientific name: Ficus sycomorus. Other names: Riqaa tree, Thalaq tree, Abra tree, Cluster fig. Original habitat: Middle East. Fruits: resemble figs, eaten fresh or cooked or dried, attached to its trunk. Leaves: simple, oval, used in soup. Height: usually reaches 21 meters. Cultivation of the fig tree and environmental conditions: grows in the driest areas and in tropical and subtropical regions, does not prefer frost, not recommended to be planted near houses and walls. Planting time: during warm times of the year. Soil: prefers loamy, clayey, and sandy soils, well-drained, rich in nutrients. Watering: requires continuous watering. Sun exposure: full sun. Propagation: by seeds and cuttings.