![]() ![]() Although relatively hardy, this variety prefers a warm sheltered spot – somewhere out of cold winds with plenty of sunshine is ideal.’Ī deciduous fig, meaning they will shed leaves in fall before regrowing in spring, treat them as a freestanding bush tree or, for a highly decorative display, fan-trained against a south or south-west facing wall. Eat, sun-warmed, straight from the tree or use for cooking. 'You’ll only need one tree as this little miss is self-fertile and produces a generous harvest of small, sweet purple figs in August. ‘This naturally dwarf fig is a shoo-in for small spaces and patio pots, growing to a manageable 6 or so feet (2m) height and spread. ‘Who could resist a fig called ‘Little Miss Figgy’?’ says Abigail Willis from Ashridge Nursery. Little Miss FiggyĪ dwarf mutation of the traditional variety 'Violette de Bordeaux' this relatively new fig is becoming hugely popular. You can buy Chicago Hardy fig tree plants from Burpee. Once established it can also cope with drought conditions, thanks to its vigorous root system. Fruit ripening and flavor development are also benefited by the carbohydrate production stimulated by the sun, as well as it’s heat, so choosing a location that is protected from wind or has a lot of reflected heat will benefit plants grown in cooler summer locations.’Ī real bonus of this hardy fig is that it is also largely disease and pest resistant. ‘Sufficient sun exposure triggers the initiation of new flower buds for the next growing season, without which there will be no fruit. ‘Figs need to be planted where they receive at least 8 hours of direct sunlight measured in early summer (late June to early August),’ says James Owen of Raintree Nursery. When it comes to position, a sheltered spot, possibly next to a south facing wall is ideal. Just be sure to choose a large pot with ample drainage and fertile, well-draining compost. Easy to grow and relatively fast growing once established, this fig can die back to the ground in colder periods before shooting again in the spring.īearing large, dark green three-lobed leaves and green fruit that darken as they mature, this attractive variety is happy grown in a container. Chicago Hardy Fig TreeĪs the name suggests, a cold tolerant variety that produces small purple-brown fruit. Violette de Bordeaux fig plants are available to buy at Burpee. ![]() ‘All our fig varieties are self-fruitful. Unlike most fruit trees that are grafted, figs are grown from cuttings, allowing the option of growing them as a multi stemmed shrub. Growing them this way can allow them to be kept as an 8 foot bush, with a little early summer pruning annually.’ ‘Some varieties such as Brunswick and Violette du Bordeaux are naturally somewhat dwarfing,’ says Michael Dolan, Owner of Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, Inc. Place in full sun in a sheltered position and aim to repot container grown figs every two years. Providing two abundant crops a year – ready to harvest in late spring and fall – you will never be short of fruit to enjoy fresh or dried.Ī hardy fig, it will thrive in colder climates and is suitable for planting in large containers provided they have fertile well-draining compost. Said to be the richest and sweetest dark fig of all, this variety dates from around 1680 when it was discovered in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles outside of Paris, France. USDA Growing Zones: 7-10, zones 5 and 6 require protection
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