Black Mission (cuttings)

Individual Fig Package

Produces large crops of medium to large fruits. The purplish black fruit and strawberry-colored flesh are of excellent quality and good for drying. May bear spring and summer crops. Fruits are great for fresh eating and popular for drying. Hardy to zone 7.

Figs are easy to root, We have a rooting guide on the "guides and downloads" page.

All cuttings will be cut fresh to order on shipping date. These are cuttings from fruiting age fig trees, and they will need to be rooted.

Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Black Mission Fig is self-fertile.
Hardiness: Figs are hardy to between 0° & 5° F with winter protection
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fruit
Ripening Time: late July – early August
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