Ficus carica
HARDY FIG
SKU: 287-010
We LOVE this fig! Our family has been growing it since I was a child, beginning in Toronto (zone 5) and now in our more northern location (zone 4/5). Though this plant is fully hardy outdoors in zone 7 without protection, some winter protection is required in colder zones if the plant is to remain outdoors. Some people make a structure out of wood and plastic, and we use an unheated greenhouse to protect it from the extremes. The fig plant can also be brought indoors for winter, and withstands heavy pruning. The fig tree is tropical looking, with a horizontal branching habit that is quite attractive. Leaves are very large and thick. The fruit are produced twice each season! Once in the spring, they begin even before the leaves emerge. Then again later in the season, the main crop of figs is produced. They are ripe when soft. Fig trees are easy to grow, and are tolerant of drought and poor soils.
An image of our seedlings is included. They don't get the 'typical' fig shaped leaf till the third or fourth set.
Type: Tree
Height: 15 to 30 feet, can easily be pruned to keep it smaller and will produce fruit at even small sizes.
Location: Sun
Hardiness zones: 6-11, as cold as zone 5 with protection or bring indoors.
We LOVE this fig! Our family has been growing it since I was a child, beginning in Toronto (zone 5) and now in our more northern location (zone 4/5). Though this plant is fully hardy outdoors in zone 7 without protection, some winter protection is required in colder zones if the plant is to remain outdoors. Some people make a structure out of wood and plastic, and we use an unheated greenhouse to protect it from the extremes. The fig plant can also be brought indoors for winter, and withstands heavy pruning. The fig tree is tropical looking, with a horizontal branching habit that is quite attractive. Leaves are very large and thick. The fruit are produced twice each season! Once in the spring, they begin even before the leaves emerge. Then again later in the season, the main crop of figs is produced. They are ripe when soft. Fig trees are easy to grow, and are tolerant of drought and poor soils.
An image of our seedlings is included. They don't get the 'typical' fig shaped leaf till the third or fourth set.
Type: Tree
Height: 15 to 30 feet, can easily be pruned to keep it smaller and will produce fruit at even small sizes.
Location: Sun
Hardiness zones: 6-11, as cold as zone 5 with protection or bring indoors.
