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Ficus 'Desert King' Fig
Best robust plant for home gardeners seeking reliable fruit production.
The Ficus 'Desert King' Fig is a versatile deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching up to 15 feet tall. It's ideal for edible gardens, landscapes, or container growing, producing two delicious fig crops annually: a large spring breba crop and a late-season crop. The figs feature light green skin and strawberry-colored flesh, offering a rich flavor perfect for fresh consumption, drying, or preserving. This self-fertile variety thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained loam with organic matter and a pH of 6.0-6.5. It is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from consistent moisture during fruiting. The 'Desert King' Fig is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
$99.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
881
/ 1209
#881 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-7%
Below average
SKU
29504
Who it's for
- Gardeners in cooler climates seeking an early, reliable fruit producer
- Home growers in northern or temperate regions wanting fresh figs
- Food enthusiasts desiring high-quality, homegrown, fresh-eating figs
Who should skip it
- Growers expecting a large, consistent second harvest without specific pollinators
- Gardeners in very cold regions without adequate winter shelter
- Urban gardeners or those with limited outdoor growing areas
Key Specs
SKU
29504
Genus
Ficus
Species
carica
Variety
'Desert King'
Bloom Color
Light Green
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Habit
Upright
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Features
- Produces two crops of delicious figs annually
- Edible figs with light green skin and strawberry flesh
- Suitable for containers and espalier training
- Drought tolerant once established
- Self-fertile variety
- Attracts birds
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the robust quality of the Ficus 'Desert King' Fig plants upon arrival, noting their healthy appearance and careful packaging. Many express satisfaction with the plant's vigorous growth and successful establishment, often yielding fruit sooner than expected. The ease of cultivation is a recurring positive, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners. While some minor variations in initial size are mentioned, the overall sentiment highlights a reliable and productive fig variety that thrives with proper care, offering excellent value for its potential yield and ornamental appeal.
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