Tree

Fig

Ficus carica

Zones 7–11

Mediterranean sweetness for warm zones — a fig tree is nearly carefree once established.

Sun

Full sun

Water

low

Spacing

10-20 ft apart

Soil

Any well-drained soil — famously tolerant

Difficulty

easy

Zones

7–11

When to plant

Mar

Apr

Oct

Nov

Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.

How to care for it

Give it heat and room; mulch generously but keep roots on the dry side — wet feet rot figs. In zone 7 grow in a warm microclimate or a pot you shelter in winter. Prune lightly; fruit sets on new growth.

Good companions

Strawberry, grape

Harvest

When the neck softens and the fruit droops — never early.

Want a plan for growing Fig?

Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.

Ask the Genie