Live Green Ischia Fig Tree (5-9") - Verte Ficus Carica - Cold Hardy Zone 7-10 - Sweet Strawberry Jam Flavor

What You Will Receive: You will receive 1 Live Green Ischia Fig Starter Plant, currently standing 5-9 inches tall. This healthy, vigorous sapling is shipped in its soil plug or grow pot (not bare root) to ensure maximum hydration and is ready to be potted up immediately upon arrival.

The "Hidden Gem" of Figs: Outsmart the birds! The Green Ischia (Verte) is famous for its camouflage ability. Because the fruit remains a pale green color even when fully ripe, birds often skip over it, leaving the harvest for you. Inside, the flesh is a stunning deep red with an intense, sugary strawberry jam flavor.

Compact & Container Friendly: Perfect for small gardens and urban patios. This variety is naturally smaller and more manageable than other fig trees, making it an excellent candidate for large containers. You can grow a productive fruit tree right on your deck or balcony without needing a massive backyard.

Cold Hardy & Productive: A reliable choice for cooler climates. Ischia is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in USDA Zones 7-10. It produces a prolific main crop in late summer to early fall that resists splitting, ensuring you get a high yield of high-quality fruit.

Easy Care Promise: Designed for success. This variety is self-pollinating (no second tree needed) and becomes drought-tolerant once established. Its lush, tropical-looking foliage adds beauty to your landscape, while the closed eye of the fruit helps prevent spoiling from insects and rain.

Guarantee & Secure Shipping: We utilize professional, eco-friendly packaging to secure the foliage and root system during transit. Care Instructions: Upon arrival, unbox immediately and water well. Keep in a shaded area for 24-48 hours to recover from travel stress before moving to a sunny location. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Discover the Best-Kept Secret of the Fig World
Imagine a fig that tastes like pure strawberry jam but hides in plain sight. The Green Ischia (also known as Verte) is a favorite among savvy gardeners because of its clever natural defense: the skin stays green even when the fruit is bursting with ripeness. While birds peck at purple figs, they often fly right past the Ischia, leaving the sweet, jammy treasure inside entirely for you.

A Gourmet Taste Experience
Don't let the modest green exterior fool you. Slice open an Ischia fig, and you are greeted by a brilliant, ruby-red interior. The flavor is rich, concentrated, and intensely sweet—often described as superior to many commercial varieties. It is perfect for eating fresh, drying, or cooking into preserves. Because the fruit has a "closed eye," it resists souring and insects better than many other types.

Perfect for Patios and Compact Spaces
You don't need a sprawling orchard to enjoy fresh fruit. The Green Ischia is a compact grower that adapts beautifully to container culture. Plant it in a decorative pot on your sunny patio or balcony, and you can easily manage its size with light pruning. For those in cooler zones (Zones 5-6), growing it in a pot allows you to simply move the tree into a garage or shed during the freezing winter months.

Simple Steps to Abundance
We ship these plants at a healthy 5-9 inch height, ready to grow. They are self-fertile, so a single plant is all you need. Simply provide well-draining soil, plenty of sunshine, and regular water. Within a few seasons, you will be enjoying your own homegrown harvest of these elusive, delicious treats.

Main Color: Green (Foliage and Fruit Skin), Red (Fruit Flesh)
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours) - Essential for ripening
Blooming Period: Spring and Summer (Harvest in late Summer/Fall)
Moisture Needs: Moderate watering
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 7-10 (Potted indoors for 4-6)
Mature Height: In containers: 4-6 feet, In ground: 8-12 feet
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Clay soil (Well-draining, pH 6.0-6.5)