Edibles – Fruit – Dwarf Fig ‘Little Miss Figgy’

Dwarf Fig ‘Little Miss Figgy’ 

Botanical name: ficus carica ‘little miss figgy’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 4-6 ft in height with a spread of 3-4 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Foliage color: green

Flower color: green 

Bloom time:  spring flowers, fruit for harvest in the late summer/fall months 

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter before new growth begins to emerge 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: edible garden

Special features: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, fragrant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall 

Best type of soil:  sand, loam 

Companion plants: strawberries, thyme, lavender  

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for pets if ingested, non-toxic for humans 

Invasive species: no