Olympian Fig Tree

About the Olympian Fig Tree

Enjoy sweet, delectable fresh eating figs – excellent for canning and drying too. The Olympian Fig is incredibly cold tolerant and will grow back from the roots at colder temperatures down to zero degrees Fahrenheit. This fig tree is one of the most reliable producers. It’s self-fruitful, with a large crop ready to harvest in July and with a second, smaller crop later in the season.

Overwintering Fig Trees in Cooler Climates

If you experience temperatures below freezing, then additional winter protection is necessary for best results. Potted figs should be placed in an insulated, unheated, preferably dark room or cool basement. Water them monthly until just moist so the roots do not dry out completely.

For fig trees planted in-ground, insulate as much as possible by getting creative. Use chicken wire and burlap or surround with straw bales stuffed with leaves. The pliable branches can be bent in to preserve as much as the plant as possible. What is not covered, will likely die back. Figs fruit on new growth and the insulated roots will send out new growth, even if the top dies.