Fig Trees
FIGS
(Ficus carica)
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Figs are a medium-sized deciduous fruit tree that can grow anywhere between 3 and 5 metres tall.
They’re reasonably drought tolerant, although ensuring they have adequate water when they’re fruiting will generally produce a better tasting, better textured fig.
They tend to fruit best in areas that have relatively dry summer heat and little or no frost over winter, making them quite suitable for much of Australia, especially the coastal areas.
Plant figs a full sun position and, ideally, protected from strong winds. Nutrient-rich and well-drained soil will really help them thrive.
They can be planted in the ground or live happily in a nice big pot as well.
Fruit typically ripens around late summer.
Fullsize Varieties
$59.50
Max Height: 3 – 5m
- Preston Prolific
- Sweet Temptation
- White Adriatic
Fig Variety Information
Click on the names below for more details about our fig range, as well as pollination information. Please note, our range may change each year, subject to availability.
Black Genoa Fig Information
The Black Genoa is a popular backyard fig tree thanks to its relatively easy to grow nature and high yield of fruit. It produces a decent, large sized fig that will ripen to a deep purple or almost black skin.
The inner pulp is a deep pink to red colour with a rich texture and sweet flavour.
Fruit ripens: December (can sometimes produce an autumn crop around April)
Full Height: 3 – 5m
Cross Pollinators: Self-pollinating
Preston Prolific Fig Information
Preston Prolific can be a vigorous tree when planted in ideal conditions. It produces a good size fig with a skin that ripens from green to purple. The skin is relatively thick, while the inner pulp can be amber or red-tinged with a nice, sweet flavour.
Fruit ripens: December onwards (can sometimes produce an autumn crop around April)
Full Height: 3 – 5m
Cross Pollinators: Self-pollinating
Sweet Temptation Fig Information
Sweet Temptation is a beautiful, smaller growing fig tree with a full-grown height of around 3m. This makes it ideal for smaller spaces or even being kept in a pot. When ripe, you can expect to see deep maroon to purple skin with a lovely, sweet and pink inner flesh. It’s suitable for both cooler climates, or warmer climates, performing well in both.
Fruit ripens: December onwards, sometimes with an early autumn crop
Cross Pollinators: Self-pollinating
White Adriatic Fig Information
The White Adriatic fig is quite an old variety, possibly dating back to 1856 Italy. It’s a good size fruit with a bright green to amber tinted skin when ripe. The inner pulp is a strawberry-red colour and is thought to have one of the nicest fig flavours.
The tree itself is pretty vigorous, so it’ll grow quickly over the summer months but may need additional pruning to keep it shorter.
Fruit ripens: December onwards
Full Height: 3 – 5m
Cross Pollinators: Self-pollinating