Fruit · Charlotte, NC

🟤 Figs

One of the best fruit trees for the Southeast. In colder zones, grow in a pot and protect in winter.

Sliced fruit on a board
Jane Doan / Pexels

Suitability: 100/100 · Excellent choice

Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~25.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Mar–May · Harvest Sep–Nov

Expected harvest: 15–60 lb
Grocery equivalent: $62–$242
Estimated garden cost: $27–$52
Potential savings: $10–$215/year