Armstrong Garden Centers Mission Fig
Best fruit-bearing tree for home gardeners seeking edible urban harvests.
This is the ultimate dual-purpose tree for the home gardener who wants ornamental beauty alongside a reliable harvest. While you will need to stay on top of winter pruning to keep its size in check, the reward is a steady supply of sweet, dark fruit that thrives even in urban environments.
$59.99
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Who it's for
- Foodies prioritizing rich, complex flavor for culinary use
- Beginners wanting an easy, self-pollinating fruit tree
- Gardeners seeking a high-yield, multi-season harvest
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited yard or planting space
- Cold-climate residents without space for container protection
- Growers in regions with unpredictable, heavy rainfall
Performance breakdown
Fruit Yield
Reliable harvests of sweet, dark fruit from mid-summer through fall.
Ornamental Appeal
Lobed foliage provides a lush, rounded silhouette for garden landscapes.
Urban Adaptability
Thrives in city environments despite pollution and limited space constraints.
Maintenance Ease
Simple annual winter pruning keeps the tree size manageable and healthy.
Wildlife Integration
High deer resistance paired with strong appeal for local bird populations.
Container Versatility
Well-suited for patio pots or smaller urban garden footprints.
Key Specs
Tree Species
Fruit Tree
Mature Height
25 feet
Mature Width
25 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone
7a
Light Needs
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Fruit Bearing
True
Growth Rate
Medium
Container Friendly
True
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