Luv Fig Tree

Luv Fig Tree

Luv Fig is an old Italian heirloom cultivar that we were lucky enough to taste for the first time at Pomona Gardens in Puglia and it did not disappoint. Figs are small to medium sized with a very dark skin and flesh and dry well on the tree in dry climates. Once this tree gets going it is very prolific and has quickly become one of our favorites. Produces a large main crop and a breba crop.

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-figful.
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: super sweet light berry flavor.
Fruit Skin: yellow.
Fruit Flesh: red.
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fig.
Ripening Time: September-October, but possible it has a breba in the summer.
Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant.
Pests & Diseases: 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. If the presence of FMV is a concern, then purchasing fig trees may not be the best option for you.
USDA Zone: 7b