Alma Fig Tree

Alma Fig Tree

A valuable variety for fig growers in more humid climates or those that receive summer rainfall, Alma Fig! Bred by the Texas A&M, this cultivar has proven itself to be a great fig for the southern United States. Figs do not split in high humidity conditions. The sweet little honey drop in the already closed eye of the fig keeps ants and other insects from getting in and snacking on it before you do. Figs ripen mid to late season and have a very sugary sweet honey flavor to them.

A true gourmet delight, you should not live your life without feasting on this sweet, delectable fruit. One of the easiest fruits to grow, figs are happy outdoors in the Maritime Northwest and, with winter protection, in ports or in the ground in colder climates. To fully enjoy fresh Figs you must grow your own. When fully ripe and at their tender best, shipping them long distances is virtually impossible. While many fig varieties are not suitable for the Northwest, our varieties have been chosen for their ability to ripen in our climate. Another plus for Figs – deer don’t like them (most of the time)!

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More Information:

Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self fig-ful
Hardiness: Figs are hardy to between 0° & 5° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-20 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Fruit Skin: Light brown.
Fruit Flesh: Amber.
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fruit.
Ripening Time: late August-October.
Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant.
Pests & Diseases: Not bothered by pests in our region. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem.
Fig Mosaic Virus is a benign virus that exists in all cultivated fig trees. Yellow spotting of the leaves is a cosmetic symptom that shows more in container culture. The presence of FMV in all cultivated figs has become widely accepted. If the presence of FMV is a concern, then purchasing fig trees may not be the best option for you.
USDA Zone: 7, maybe 6?