LSU Gold Fig Tree

You will receive one perfectly healthy and well packaged Gold Fig Tree.

LSU Gold Fig Tree
Another fantastic release from Louisiana State’s fig breeding program, LSU Gold produces large crops of flat yellow-skinned figs with a honey sweet amber to red flesh. Selected for the humid southeast and resists spoiling very well but also performs very well in cooler climates as it ripens early and doesn’t spoil or lose too much flavor in late season rains. LSU Gold has also proven very cold hardy along the east coast.

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)!

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: Figs are hardy to between 0° & 5° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-15 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fig.
Ripening Time: late July – early 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.
USDA Zone: 7
Sunset Western Zone: 4-9, 12-24
Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32