Olympian Fig

Container Growing

Highly suitable for containers; choose a large pot with excellent drainage and prune periodically to maintain desired size.

Family

Moraceae

Foliage Look

Large, dark green, deeply lobed leaves with a slightly coarse, matte texture.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are characteristically large, rough-textured, and palmate with 3 to 5 lobes.

Fruit Flower Look

Pear-shaped, purplish-brown fruit with reddish, sweet flesh inside.

Fruit Flower Rules

Fig fruit is technically an inverted flower; flowers are internal and not visible. Do not depict fruit on a small nursery starter.

Growth Habit Rules

Should maintain an upright or shrub-like form; avoid exaggerated weeping or strictly columnar descriptors.

Mature Plant Look

A robust, spreading shrub with broad, lush foliage and pendulous, purplish fruit in season.

Mature Stage Morphology

Woody stems with large, palmate, deeply lobed leaves and edible, fleshy, pear-shaped fruit.

Morphology Rules

The plant should always feature the distinct, deeply lobed foliage typical of Ficus carica.

Plant Faqs

How cold hardy is the Olympian Fig? It is known to be one of the more cold-hardy varieties, generally suitable for zones 6-9. Can I grow this fig in a container? Yes, it is excellent for container gardening, provided it is in a large pot with good drainage. When will my fig tree produce fruit? Figs typically begin to produce within a few years of establishment, ripening in late summer or fall. How often should I prune my fig? Pruning should be done in late winter while the plant is dormant to manage size and structure.

Root Look

Healthy, fibrous root system filling the starter plug.

Soil Look

Dark, rich, well-draining potting medium appropriate for young starter plants.

Starter Stage

Small, young plant with a developed root system in a propagation plug.

Starter Stage Morphology

Young green stems with simple, alternate, lobed leaves.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow the Olympian Fig. This is the Olympian Fig, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let the Olympian Fig become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the delicious edible garden you want to create. This variety is celebrated for its large, sweet, purplish-brown figs that bring a rich flavor and beautiful harvest to your home growing space. Establish your starter by moving the plug into a four-inch pot with well-draining mix, then move it to a final container or in-ground location later. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

The Olympian Fig is a standout variety known for its reliable production of sweet, large fruit and its impressive cold tolerance. Perfect for the home gardener, this fig thrives in containers or as a centerpiece in your edible landscape.

Youtube Video Title

How to Grow the Cold-Hardy Olympian Fig at Home