I live in Zone 5a.

Mar 01, The Chicago Hardy is a firm fig that is sweet and tasty. Little Miss Figgy. Growing Zones: 7 to Mature Size: 4 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. Description: This Fig tree is the smallest variety you can find making it perfect for container growing with Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins. Jan 18, Fig trees should have eight hours of sunlight a day during the growing season.

Hi Kris, I have a potted fig that I purchased two years ago.

Shading the pots from direct sunlight keeps the trees from drying out in severe heat. Apply mulch to the soil surface in the pot to retain moisture and prevent the plants from Estimated Reading Time: 9 mins. Aug 23, Fig trees grown in containers need to be fertilized with a high nitrogen fertilizer every four weeks in the spring and early summer. An organic fertilizer such as compost and mulch will help retain moisture as well.

Figs are deciduous, meaning they lose their green leaves over the winterEstimated Reading Time: 4 mins. Apr 27, As you plant the tree, backfill it to 2 inches (5 cm.) below the top of the container; take care to ensure the point where the trunk meets the root ball is level with the soil. Water the container fig when the soil is dry to an inch ( cm.) below the surface.

Make a batch of this easy slow cooker fig jam!

Keep in mind that container grown trees dry out more quickly than those in the garden. Pot Tips: Fig trees can grow as large as any other tree if the roots are not constrained by pot or if the top is not killed by cold. Dozens of figs can be ripened on trees in pots of 12 to 14 inches (5 to 7 gallons) with drainage holes for excess water.

The growing medium may consist of bark mulch.