Fig Tree – Ficus carica Live Starter Plant | 9–16 Inches Tall | Edible Fruit Tree | Hardy Garden Fig | Container Friendly Fruit Plant

Grow your own delicious fruit with this Ficus carica (Fig Tree) starter plant, a well-rooted young plant ready to thrive in your garden or container. This hardy deciduous shrub produces sweet, edible figs in the fall and is a rewarding addition to any home orchard. Known for its adaptability and ease of care, fig trees grow well in sunny locations and can be maintained as a compact plant or allowed to mature into a larger fruiting shrub. These plants come from named cultivars but are sold as generic figs due to lost labeling. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live fig tree starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 9–16 inches
✔️ Shipped in 2.5 x 3.5 inch nursery pot
✔️ Well-rooted, healthy plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Fig Tree
Botanical Name: Ficus carica
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub/tree
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, moderately moist soil
Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
Mature Size: 6+ feet tall (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 7–10 (Zone 6 with protection)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: For best fruit production, plant in full sun and protect young plants from harsh winter conditions in cooler zones. Prune annually to maintain size and encourage fruiting.