Fruit Tree
Fig
Ficus carica
Monrovia® varieties
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardFicus caricaKadotaFicus caricaBlack MissionFicus carica
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
2 galFrom$54.95
3 galFrom$19.95
5 galFrom$79.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 19.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size10-25 feet × 10-25 feet
About Fig
The common fig (Ficus carica) is a deciduous tree or large shrub native to the Middle East and western Asia, valued for its uniquely sweet, soft fruits and bold, deeply lobed leaves. It produces pear-shaped figs that ripen to purple, brown, or green depending on cultivar. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
J
F
M
A
M
JNow
J
A
S
O
N
D
This monthGood windowOther months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily — for best fruit production and vigorous growth in NE Florida.
Water
Water regularly during the first year to establish deep roots. Once established, figs are drought-tolerant; in NE Florida irrigate during dry spells in the fruit-development period (late spring through summer) and reduce watering after harvest.
Soil & Fertilizer
Figs grow well in NE Florida's sandy, well-drained soils. Fertilize in February, May, and August with a balanced 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 granular fertilizer at the rates recommended on the label; avoid excess nitrogen which reduces fruit quality.
Similar needs
Apple
Shares 4 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, and zone 9a hardiness.
From $150.00Same conditions
Calamondin
Shares 4 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, and zone 9a hardiness.
From $79.95Same conditions
Grapefruit
Shares 4 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, and zone 9a hardiness.
From $74.95Same conditions
Kumquat
Shares 4 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, and zone 9a hardiness.
From $39.95Same conditions
Loquat
Shares 4 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, and zone 9a hardiness.
From $84.95Same conditions
Mandarin
Shares 4 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, sandy, and zone 9a hardiness.
From $99.95Same conditions
You may also like
Common questions
Is Fig a good plant for St. Augustine?
Fig is a fruit tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 10-25 feet × 10-25 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.