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Fig Trees
Figs date back centuries. They are one of the oldest fruits that we still have available today. Great eaten fresh, made into preserves or dried. Best in well-drained soil. Plant in full sun. In colder areas plant on the south side of a building to provide winter protection. They like a pH level of 5.5 – 6.5. When temperatures drop below 15 degrees cover with a blanket to provide more winter protection. You can prune figs into a tree or large shrub. Self-fruitful. Bears in 3 years. Plant 15-20’ apart. Water throughout the summer and fertilize as needed. Mulching recommended. Fruit yield:1-2 bushels per tree.

 

Instant Orchard Figs - 5-6'
Standard Fig Trees - 3-4'  

 

Brown Turkey - A heavy bearing fig of medium to large size. Bell shaped. Purplish-brown skin with light to amber color flesh. Sweet, Excellent. Zones 7-9.
Celeste - Most cold hardy variety. Flesh is white to rose color. Skin is purplish brown. Known as best fig for it’s size. Has a complex sweetness that leaves a pleasant aftertaste. Excellent for canning and preserving. Trees grow to large size. Zones 6-9.
LSU Purple - Released from LSU. Medium size fig with large, light green leaves and stunning, burgundy red fruit and red pulp. Excellent taste with a high sugar content. Produces 2-3 crops. Great for the Deep South. Zones 6-9.
Texas Ever-Bearing - Large size, brown to purple amber flesh. High quality fig. More susceptible to cold damage than others. Excellent for preserves. We also find by cutting tips of each branch or limb off about 6 inches it will allow sap to flow out the end. This will make trees go through the winter much better. Zones 6-9.

 


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