Olympian Fig
Ficus carica 'Olympian'
Olympian figs are self-fertile, producing extremely sweet fruit with thin purple skin and red-violet flesh. The plant grows to reach 4 to 8 feet tall. These figs are self-pollinating, but they will produce more fruit if planted near another fig tree.
- Full Sun
- Water regularly
- USDA Zone: 6-10
Care
Fig trees should be planted at least 20 feet from other trees, buildings, or other obstructions. Young fig trees require regular watering until well established. Figs require well-draining soil. To keep the soil around the tree moist (not wet) you can add a layer of mulch. The mulch will also reduce weeds. Figs planted in a container will require occasional fertilization, but trees planted in the ground will not, unless the tree is not growing as quickly as it should. In that case, you can fertilize with a nitrogen fertilizer. The best time for pruning is during the dormant season. When pruning, remove all diseased, dead, or weak branches.
Fig trees should be planted at least 20 feet from other trees, buildings, or other obstructions. Young fig trees require regular watering until well established. Figs require well-draining soil. To keep the soil around the tree moist (not wet) you can add a layer of mulch. The mulch will also reduce weeds. Figs planted in a container will require occasional fertilization, but trees planted in the ground will not, unless the tree is not growing as quickly as it should. In that case, you can fertilize with a nitrogen fertilizer. The best time for pruning is during the dormant season. When pruning, remove all diseased, dead, or weak branches.
