5 Olympian Fig Tree Start Plants – Cold Hardy Live Plant, 4-8 ft Mature Height

Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with our Olympian fig tree start plants. This offering includes five bare root fig starts of the highly acclaimed ‘Olympian’ variety, renowned for its exceptional cold hardiness and deliciously sweet, purple fruit. The ‘Olympian’ fig is a robust and reliable choice for home gardeners, proven to thrive in a variety of climates, including the Pacific Northwest. These cold hardy fig tree starts are ideal for establishing a productive fig orchard or adding a unique fruiting tree to your landscape. Get ready to enjoy fresh, organic figs straight from your own backyard with these vigorous young plants.

The ‘Olympian’ fig is a self-pollinating variety, making it an excellent choice for those with limited space or who prefer not to manage multiple trees for pollination. Its ability to withstand colder temperatures than many other fig varieties makes it a versatile option for a wider range of USDA zones. These bare root fig plant starts provide a strong foundation for healthy growth and prolific fruit production for years to come.

Key Benefits

Choosing the ‘Olympian’ variety for your garden comes with a host of advantages, making these Olympian fig tree start plants a smart investment for any fruit enthusiast:

• Exceptional Cold Hardiness: Thrives in USDA Zones 6-10, offering a wider planting range than many other fig varieties and ensuring survival through colder winters.
• Delicious Sweet Fruit: Produces an abundance of very sweet, purple figs with thin skin and a vibrant red to violet flesh, perfect for fresh eating, preserves, or baking.
• Award-Winning Variety: Recognized for its outstanding qualities, the ‘Olympian’ fig won the Retailers’ Choice Award at the 2014 FarWest Show, a testament to its superior performance.
• Self-Pollinating: Requires no companion plants for fruit production, simplifying cultivation and making it suitable for single-tree planting.
• Reliable Producer: Known for its consistent and abundant harvests, providing a steady supply of fresh figs throughout the growing season.
• Organic Growing Potential: Easily grown organically, allowing you to enjoy pesticide-free fruit directly from your fig tree for home garden.
• Versatile Use: The fruit is excellent for eating fresh, drying, canning, or making jams and jellies, offering culinary flexibility.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

To ensure your Olympian fig tree start plants flourish and produce bountiful fruit, proper care is essential. Fig trees thrive in locations with ample sunlight. They require full sun exposure for at least 6-8 hours daily to maximize fruit production and sweetness. In hotter climates, some afternoon partial sun can be beneficial to prevent scorching. When it comes to watering, young fig trees need consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Once established, they are somewhat drought-tolerant but will produce better fruit with regular watering. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent root rot.

The ideal soil for your cold hardy fig tree is well-draining loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter like compost to improve drainage and aeration. For fertilization, a balanced slow-release fertilizer can be applied in early spring as new growth begins. Avoid over-fertilizing, especially with high-nitrogen formulas, as this can lead to excessive foliage at the expense of fruit. Pruning should be done in late winter while the tree is dormant to remove dead or crossing branches and to shape the tree for better air circulation and light penetration. While generally robust, keep an eye out for common fig pests like fig borers or fruit flies, and treat with organic solutions if necessary to protect your sweet purple fig harvest.

Size & Details

These Olympian fig tree start plants are shipped as bare root specimens, typically measuring a few inches to a foot in height upon arrival, ready for immediate planting. When mature, these vigorous trees can reach a height of 4-8 feet, making them a manageable size for most home gardens. They exhibit a moderate to fast growth rate under optimal conditions, often beginning to produce fruit within 1-2 years after planting. The bare root form allows for easier transplanting and establishment in your garden. With proper care, your bare root fig plant will develop into a robust and productive fruit tree, yielding delicious figs for many seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these Olympian fig tree start plants get? A: When mature, these fig trees typically grow to a height of 4-8 feet, making them a suitable size for most residential landscapes and easy to harvest from.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The ‘Olympian’ fig is primarily an outdoor plant, known for its cold hardiness in USDA Zones 6-10. It requires significant sunlight and space to thrive and produce fruit.
• Q: How much sunlight does the cold hardy fig tree need? A: For optimal growth and fruit production, your cold hardy fig tree needs at least 6-8 hours of full sun exposure daily.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the ‘Olympian’ fig is considered relatively easy to care for, especially once established. It’s a reliable producer and its cold hardiness reduces winter protection concerns in suitable zones.
• Q: What condition will the bare root fig plant arrive in? A: Your bare root fig plant will arrive without a pot, with its roots carefully packed to retain moisture during transit, ready for immediate planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these fig trees? A: The best time to plant bare root fig trees is in early spring, after the last threat of frost, allowing them ample time to establish before the summer heat.
• Q: Will the sweet purple fig survive winter in my zone? A: The ‘Olympian’ fig is hardy to USDA Zone 6. If you are in Zone 6 or warmer, it should survive winter outdoors. In colder zones, winter protection or container growing may be necessary.
• Q: How long until the fig tree for home garden produces fruit? A: These fig tree for home garden starts can begin producing fruit within 1-2 years after planting, with full production typically achieved in 3-5 years.
• Q: Do I need more than one Olympian fig tree for fruit? A: No, the ‘Olympian’ fig is a self-pollinating variety, meaning a single tree will produce fruit without the need for a second tree.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for these fig trees? A: Fig trees prefer well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Amending with organic matter helps improve soil structure and fertility.