Fig Trees

Fig Trees Buyer's Guide

Fig Trees – Delicious, Beautiful, and Surprisingly Easy to Grow

Fig trees have been prized since ancient times—cultivated by Greeks and Romans for both their ornamental beauty and nutritious, flavorful fruit. Today, growing your own fig tree is an excellent way to bring timeless charm to your landscape and enjoy fresh, sweet figs right from your garden or patio.

One of the most versatile fruit trees available, figs are ideal for both in-ground planting and container gardening, making them a great option for small spaces, patios, or urban environments. Fig trees are also known for being:

  • Heat- and drought-tolerant once established
  • Low-maintenance, with minimal pruning and fertilizing required
  • Self-pollinating (you only need one to produce fruit!)
  • Fast-growing and productive, even in the first few years

As they begin to produce, fig trees form green fruit that ripens to a rich brown or purple hue. You’ll know your figs are ready to pick when they soften slightly and start to droop from the branch. Fresh figs are delicious straight from the tree, or they can be dried, preserved, or baked into desserts and savory dishes.

What to Know Before You Buy a Fig Tree

Zone Compatibility

Your climate plays a key role in whether your fig tree will thrive and produce fruit. Most varieties grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 7–10 when planted outdoors in the ground.

This item can be grown in colder climates—even as low as Zone 2—if planted in a container and brought indoors during the winter months. If you’re planting it outdoors in the ground, we recommend being within the outdoor zone range (7–10).

Container planting not only makes fig trees more cold-tolerant, it also offers flexibility for urban or small-space growers who want to enjoy homegrown fruit with minimal effort.

Mature Tree Size

Mature fig trees can reach 30–35 feet tall and wide when grown in ideal conditions, though many varieties remain smaller.

Container-grown fig trees naturally stay more compact and are easier to manage with light pruning. Always check the individual variety’s mature size before planting to ensure it fits your space.

Whether you’re planting in a sunny backyard or on a small patio, there’s a fig tree for every grower.
Explore our full selection to find the perfect variety for your climate, growing space, and taste preferences.

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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

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