Collection: Fig Trees

Fig trees love sunny spots in the garden! We recommend that fruit trees receive at least 6 hours of sun exposure to produce the most fruit.

It may take two or three years for a young fig tree to establish and bear fruit. You'll know your fruit is ready when you start to see little cracks appearing on the skin, but be quick with your harvest as we humans aren’t the only ones who love a juicy fig!

Figs thrive in any soil with good drainage, but prefer a slightly alkaline sandy clay soil. Most importantly, location is key! Warm and bright nooks in the garden are vital as the figs need warm sun to ripen.

Even though our trees are professionally pruned before dispatch, we advise pruning in mid-spring to remove 1/4-1/3 of older branches.

A fig can be planted at any time of year as long as the ground isn’t frozen. You can keep your fig tree in its pot for a season if necessary, but ensure that it is well watered.

Not only are figs absolutely delicious and make a cracking addition to any salad, figs also have a long and rich history in a variety of cultures, art forms, and literature. They’re so marvellous in fact, that we’ve even written a whole blog about them!

It is important to water every 10 days to 2 weeks in summer. Only water if the soil feels dry when you press it with your finger!

Never had a fig tree before? We’re confident you’ll figure it out along the way. Here are some great ones to start out with:

• Brown Turkey Fig - Gorgeous lobed leaf tree bearing sweet, juicy figs.
• Osborne's Prolific Fig - One of the most heavily fruiting figs.
• Madeleine Des Deux Saisons' Fig - Delicious eaten freshly picked with an exceptionally sweet flavour.
• Rouge De Bordeaux Fig - Centuries old gourmet French Fig.