Exquisito Fig Tree
One of the most exciting selections to come out of the unintentional breeding project that is the naturalized fig seedlings of California, Exquisito is a common fig, producing figs outside of the presence of the fig wasp, and super delicious ones too! It produces both a breba and a main crop, and we’ve heard rumor of a third crop in warmer climates. Figs have a unique flavor, almost tropical, but very concentrated and jammy. We’ve only been growing Exquisito for a few years now but we’re very excited about its productivity and early ripening time.
One of the easiest fruits to grow, and a true gourmet delight, you should not live your life without feasting on this sweet, delectable fruit. To fully enjoy fresh Figs you must grow your own. When fully ripe and at their tender, shipping them long distances is virtually impossible. Another plus for Figs – deer don’t like them (most of the time)!
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Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs do well in a variety of soils, but require at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fruitful.
Hardiness: Hardy to between 0° & 5° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-20 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Taste: tropical fruits meets sweet fig
Fruit Skin: Purplish brown
Fruit Flesh: Amber-red
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fig.
Ripening Time: Late August-October
Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant
Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by pests or diseases 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, but is quickly outgrown once trees are planted in the ground. The presence of FMV in all cultivated figs has become widely accepted, as even the national germplasm repository for figs maintained by the USDA has Fig Mosaic Virus. If the presence of FMV is a concern, then purchasing fig trees may not be the best option for you.
USDA Zone: 7b
Sunset Western Zone: 4-9, 12-24
Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32