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Fig
Ficus carica
Description:
The Common Fig is a sun-loving, deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its bold, lobed foliage and sweet, jammy fruit. With its Mediterranean charm and sculptural form, this edible beauty brings both elegance and abundance to Southern gardens. Whether grown as a focal point or tucked into a sunny edible landscape, figs are a garden classic for a reason—easy to grow and irresistibly delicious.
Wildlife Benefits:
Fig trees attract pollinators when flowering, and their soft, sugar-rich fruits are a treat for birds and other wildlife. Left unharvested, the fruit provides a valuable late-summer food source, supporting biodiversity in your backyard.
Medicinal Benefits:
Used for centuries in traditional medicine, figs are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and natural sugars. The fruit may support digestion and help regulate blood sugar levels, while fig leaf teas have been used to support metabolic health.
Native Status:
While not native, Fig trees are well-adapted to Georgia’s warm climate and thrive in the South with minimal effort.
Pollinator Friendliness:
Though the blooms are small and hidden inside the fruit (yep, figs are funky that way!), they rely on specialized pollinators in wild settings. In cultivated varieties, they still offer ecological interest and backyard charm.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 6–15 feet (can be pruned for size)
Spacing: 6–10 feet
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun
How to Grow:
Plant your fig in well-drained soil and give it plenty of sun for the best fruit production. Water regularly the first year while roots establish, then reduce—figs are surprisingly drought-tolerant once mature. Prune in late winter to shape and control size, and enjoy your first harvest as early as the second year.
Bring home a fig tree for fruit you can actually eat right off the branch—no grocery store fig can match the flavor of one ripened by the Georgia sun!
Available in gallon pots
Ficus carica
Description:
The Common Fig is a sun-loving, deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its bold, lobed foliage and sweet, jammy fruit. With its Mediterranean charm and sculptural form, this edible beauty brings both elegance and abundance to Southern gardens. Whether grown as a focal point or tucked into a sunny edible landscape, figs are a garden classic for a reason—easy to grow and irresistibly delicious.
Wildlife Benefits:
Fig trees attract pollinators when flowering, and their soft, sugar-rich fruits are a treat for birds and other wildlife. Left unharvested, the fruit provides a valuable late-summer food source, supporting biodiversity in your backyard.
Medicinal Benefits:
Used for centuries in traditional medicine, figs are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and natural sugars. The fruit may support digestion and help regulate blood sugar levels, while fig leaf teas have been used to support metabolic health.
Native Status:
While not native, Fig trees are well-adapted to Georgia’s warm climate and thrive in the South with minimal effort.
Pollinator Friendliness:
Though the blooms are small and hidden inside the fruit (yep, figs are funky that way!), they rely on specialized pollinators in wild settings. In cultivated varieties, they still offer ecological interest and backyard charm.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 6–15 feet (can be pruned for size)
Spacing: 6–10 feet
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun
How to Grow:
Plant your fig in well-drained soil and give it plenty of sun for the best fruit production. Water regularly the first year while roots establish, then reduce—figs are surprisingly drought-tolerant once mature. Prune in late winter to shape and control size, and enjoy your first harvest as early as the second year.
Bring home a fig tree for fruit you can actually eat right off the branch—no grocery store fig can match the flavor of one ripened by the Georgia sun!
Available in gallon pots