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Fig (Ficus carica)

		Exposure: Full sun. Zone 7-10. Protect figs from winter winds, in a south-aspected location. Soil: For best production, moist and well-drained soils, though figs are quite drought tolerant once established. Avoid poorly-draining winter soils. Growth habits: Heat and drought tolerant, will reach 10 to 15 feet at maturity, but can be maintained at around 6 feet with regular pruning. Figs are stem hardy to around 10 degrees F and root hardy to -20 degrees F. They grow quite well at lower elevations in the Southern Appalachians. Landscape uses: Figs are beautiful shrubs with a distinct leaf pattern, few pests or disease problems, and delicious, alluring fruit. Because of their preference for warmth, they are excellent plants to put against south-facing walls of every type. Protect from winter winds. Edible/Medicinal properties: Figs produce abundant, sweet fruit that can be purplish, dark brown, green, or yellow when ripe. After a mild winter, fruit production begins in late June, otherwise expect a fall fruit crop. $16.00/1 gal, $30.00/3 gal, $38.00/5 gal, $60.00/7 gal (not all varieties available in all sizes)

Available Varieties

'Brown Turkey', Philly Brown Turkey', Vern's Brown Turkey' - A reliable producer of very large, sweet brown figs. Early.

'Chicago Hardy' - Similar to Celeste. Hardy to below 10 degrees Farenheit, purplish brown sweet fruit.

'Danny's Delight' - A good-flavored purplish-brown sweet fruit.

'Celeste' or 'Tennessee Mountain' - A time-tested, sweet and rich-flavored brown fig.

'Desert King'- A vigorous tree, heavy bearing variety. Fruit is green with white flecks, with violet-pink pulp.

'Kadota' - A vigorous and productive variety with yellow good-flavored fruit.

'LSU Purple' - Developed at LSU by O'Rourke and produces an attractive small purple fig. This small sized fig has a purple skin with pink flesh and an excellent flavor. It has a closed eye so the fig does very well during wet seasons. It is excellent eaten fresh from the tree.

'Magnolia' - Large reddish brown figs. Ornamental foliage. Most popular canning variety in the south, but prone to fruit splitting in wet weather.

'Negronne' - Naturally dwarf fig grows to 8-10 feet tall (smaller in a container). Full-size fruit with maroon-black skin and bright red flesh. Perfect for preserves or raw eating, it is a sweet treat midsummer until mid-fall.