This sale is for one (1) 'Black Mission' - Fruiting Fig Tree.
The Black Mission Fig is the single best all-around fig tree variety for the continental U.S. It performs well in the north and south, on both coasts, and in inland locations. Large lobed leaves and spreading growth habit make this a wonderful shade tree.
The Black Mission fig is a high quality fig variety. It produces both a breba (early crop) and main crop, and is considered an everbearing variety when planted in the right climate. The breba crop is large. The main crop is medium sized. It is a dark skinned fig with a strawberry colored interior. The skin of the fruit often cracks when it is ripe. The Mission fig
Mulch heavily with organic materials to conserve moisture. Responds well to pruning and can be espaliered or pruned heavily in the dormant season for size control and to increase the main crop.
Light: Part sun to full sun.
Moisture: Average, well-drained.
Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9.
With winter protection, can be grown as far north as Zone 5. When fully dormant, fig trees can tolerate temperatures as low as 10 to 15ºF (-9ºC). Even if frozen, figs often will resprout from the roots and produce a crop the following summer.
These 5-6"+ plants come in 2.5" x 2.5" x 2.5" deep pots.
Terms of Sale
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