One of the best varieties for the Northwest, Desert King withstands fruit damaging, late spring frosts better than any other fig we grow. Desert King is very productive and reliable, producing abundant, yellowish-green figs with sweet and richly flavorful, strawberry colored flesh. Because it ripens in mid-summer, Desert King is a great variety for gardeners in coastal, high elevation, and other cool regions.

Latin Name: Ficus carica

Size at Maturity: Depending on variety, Figs can grow 8-10 ft. in height or more. They are easy to keep small with pruning.

Pollination: The Figs we offer are self-fertile

Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by diseases. Ants are sometimes attracted to very ripe fruit and can be repelled by spreading Tanglefoot or other sticky material around the trunk. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem.

Hardiness: Figs are hardy to between 0° & 5°F.

Bearing Age: 2nd year after planting

Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fruit

Ripening Time: July

Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant

Culinary Uses: Figs are wonderful for fresh eating and make delicious jam and dried fruit.

Nutritional Info: High in minerals

USDA Zone: 7

Sunset Western Zone: 4-9, 12-24

Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32

Native Area: Mediterranean Regions