A deciduous tree prized for its sweet, edible figs that ripen in summer and fall. Hardy and low-maintenance once established, it thrives in warm climates and is relatively drought-tolerant.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
15–30′ tall × 15–30′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 7aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Mediterranean
Function & Care
ediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering
Notable Cultivars
Brown Turkey is the most cold-hardy and widely adapted; Black Mission produces dark, rich fruit and is excellent for drying; Kadota is a reliable producer with smaller, sweet figs suited to fresh eating and preserves.
