Fig Janice Seedless Kadota
Best fruit-bearing tree for urban gardeners seeking deer-resistant landscape additions.
The Kadota Fig is a versatile, multi-stemmed deciduous tree that offers both ornamental appeal and delicious fruit. Reaching a mature height and spread of 25 feet, it features attractive dark green foliage. In early to mid-fall, it yields sweet, greenish-yellow fruits perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or making preserves. This tree is a great choice for attracting birds while deterring deer. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of urban conditions, making it suitable for general garden use or container planting.
$24.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
7
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#7 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-77%
Below average
Mature Height
25
/ feet
Who it's for
- Texture-sensitive eaters preferring a smooth fruit experience
- Home cooks seeking versatile ingredients for sweet and savory dishes
- Gardeners wanting high-yield trees with multiple harvest seasons
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners lacking space for indoor overwintering
- Gardeners in humid regions prone to fruit spoilage
- Urban gardeners with limited space or minimal pruning experience
Performance breakdown
Fruit Yield Quality
Sweet, versatile harvest ideal for fresh eating or homemade preserves.
Urban Adaptability
Highly resilient against city pollution and varied environmental conditions.
Landscape Versatility
Equally effective as a garden centerpiece or a container-grown specimen.
Wildlife Compatibility
Successfully invites beneficial birds while naturally deterring hungry deer.
Maintenance Requirements
Requires occasional pruning to maintain its attractive, rounded multi-stemmed form.
Ornamental Appeal
Lush dark green foliage provides consistent visual interest throughout the season.
Key Specs
Mature Height
25 feet
Mature Width
25 feet
Foliage Type
Deciduous
USDA Hardiness Zone
7a
Light Needs
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Fruit Bearing
Yes
Deer Resistance
High
Features
- Produces sweet, edible fruit in fall
- Attractive dark green foliage
- Deer resistant
- Attracts birds
- Suitable for container planting
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Multi-stemmed with a rounded form
- Requires occasional maintenance
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the superior quality of the Fig Janice Kadota tree stock. Plants arrive healthy, robust, and ready to thrive, highlighting the theme of reliability. Growers appreciate the tree's vigorous growth and dependable production of sweet, seedless figs. This ease of cultivation and high yield offers excellent long term value for home gardeners seeking a low maintenance, high reward fruit tree.
Know before you buy
At maturity, the Kadota Fig reaches a height and spread of approximately 25 feet. Because it has a medium growth rate, you should plan for this final size when selecting your planting location.
Yes, this variety is well-suited for container planting. Keep in mind that container-grown trees may stay smaller than those planted in the ground and will require more frequent watering to maintain consistent moisture.
You should prune your tree during late winter while it is still dormant. This timing helps shape the multi-stemmed structure and encourages healthy fruit production for the upcoming season.
The Kadota Fig is considered deer-resistant, meaning it is generally less appealing to deer than other landscape plants. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, this variety is a reliable choice if you are gardening in an area with high deer activity.
For the best fruit production, plant your fig in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Ensuring it gets adequate light is essential for the tree to yield its sweet, greenish-yellow fruit in the fall.
Yes, the Kadota Fig is tolerant of urban pollution, making it a resilient option for city gardens or smaller residential spaces. Its ability to thrive in varied conditions adds to its versatility as a landscape tree.
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