Black Mission Fig Tree Live Plant – Tropical Fruit Tree, 2 Feet Tall, 3 Gallon Pot

Overview

Introduce a taste of the Mediterranean to your garden with a Black Mission fig tree live plant. Renowned for its sweet, rich flavor and dark purple skin, the Black Mission fig is a highly sought-after variety that produces abundant harvests. This particular offering is a healthy, established tropical fruit tree, standing approximately 2 feet tall and rooted in a 3-gallon pot, making it an ideal specimen for immediate planting in your garden or a large container. Known scientifically as Ficus carica ‘Black Mission’, this fig tree is a vigorous grower and a prolific bearer of fruit, often producing two crops per year. Its lush foliage and attractive growth habit also make it a beautiful addition to any landscape.

Growing your own figs allows you to enjoy them at their peak ripeness, offering a flavor and texture far superior to store-bought varieties. The Black Mission fig tree live plant is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners, as it is relatively low-maintenance once established. Its adaptability to various soil types and its resilience make it a rewarding plant to cultivate. Whether you’re looking to start a backyard orchard, add an edible landscape feature, or simply enjoy fresh fruit, this fig tree provides a fantastic opportunity to do so.

Key Benefits

Owning a Black Mission fig tree live plant brings numerous advantages, from fresh produce to aesthetic appeal:

• Abundant, Delicious Fruit: Enjoy two crops of sweet, succulent Black Mission figs each year, perfect for fresh eating, jams, or desserts. These figs are famous for their deep, honey-like flavor.
• Easy to Grow: Fig trees are known for their hardiness and adaptability, making them a great choice for gardeners of all skill levels. They require minimal fuss once established.
• Attractive Landscape Addition: With its broad, lobed leaves and vigorous growth, the tropical fruit tree adds a lush, Mediterranean feel to your garden or patio.
• Container Friendly: This fig tree can be successfully grown in large containers, allowing you to enjoy fresh figs even in smaller spaces or if you need to move it indoors during colder months.
• Health Benefits: Figs are a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, contributing to a healthy diet.
• Long-Lived: With proper care, a fig tree can produce fruit for many decades, becoming a long-term investment in your home orchard.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Fresh figs are incredibly versatile, delicious on their own, or incorporated into salads, cheeses, and baked goods.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Black Mission fig tree live plant is straightforward, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Full sun exposure is crucial for optimal fruit production and overall plant health. Your fig tree will thrive with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. When planting, choose a spot with well-draining soil, as figs do not tolerate waterlogged conditions. They prefer loamy or sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. If planting in a container, ensure it has ample drainage holes and use a high-quality potting mix.

Water regularly, especially during the establishment phase and when the fruit is developing. Aim for consistently moist, but not soggy, soil. Reduce watering in the dormant season. Fertilize your tropical fruit tree in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer, following the product instructions. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring while the tree is dormant. Remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches, and shape the tree to encourage good air circulation and light penetration. This helps to promote a strong structure and better fruit yield for your edible fig plant.

The Black Mission fig tree live plant is hardy in USDA Zones 7–11, meaning it can tolerate winter temperatures down to about 0°F (-18°C) in these regions. In colder zones, it’s best to grow the fig tree in a container and move it indoors to a cool, dormant location (like a garage or unheated basement) during winter. Ideal growing temperatures are between 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Protect young trees from frost. Common problems include fig rust and fig mosaic virus, but a healthy, well-cared-for tree is more resistant. Monitor for pests like spider mites and scale, treating them with organic insecticidal soap if necessary.

Size & Details

This offering is for one healthy Black Mission fig tree live plant, which arrives approximately 2 feet tall from the soil line. It is well-established in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a robust root system ready for transplanting. While the exact dimensions may vary slightly due to the natural growth of live plants, the general size and pot ensure a strong start for your new tree. Fig trees are known for their relatively fast growth rate, and with proper care, this plant can quickly grow into a productive fruit-bearing specimen. Expect mature trees to reach 10-30 feet in height and spread, though they can be kept smaller with pruning or by growing in containers.

The plant is shipped in its nursery pot with soil, minimizing transplant shock upon arrival. Typically, grow figs at home will begin producing fruit within 1-2 years of planting, with the first main crop appearing in early summer and a second, larger crop in late summer to fall. This particular variety is known for its reliability and consistent harvests, making it a favorite among home growers. Ensure you have adequate space for its growth or plan for regular pruning to maintain a desired size and shape for your garden or patio.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this fig tree get? A: This Black Mission fig tree live plant is approximately 2 feet tall when shipped in its 3-gallon pot. In the ground, mature Black Mission fig trees can reach heights of 10-30 feet and similar spreads, but they can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning or by growing in a large container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Black Mission fig tree is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in full sun and warm climates (USDA Zones 7-11). In colder zones, it can be grown in a container and brought indoors to a cool, dormant location for winter protection.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For optimal growth and fruit production, your tropical fruit tree requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Choose a sunny location in your garden or on your patio.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, fig trees are generally considered easy to care for, especially once established. They are quite hardy and tolerant of various conditions, making them suitable for beginner gardeners looking to grow figs at home.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your fig tree will arrive as a healthy, live plant, established in its 3-gallon nursery pot with soil. We take great care in packaging to ensure it reaches you in excellent condition, ready for planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant a fig tree? A: The best time to plant a fig tree is in spring after the last frost, allowing it ample time to establish before the heat of summer or the cold of winter.
• Q: What are the main requirements for good fig tree care? A: Key aspects of fig tree care include full sun, well-draining soil, regular watering (especially during fruiting), and protection from severe winter cold in marginal zones.
• Q: Can I grow this fig tree in a pot? A: Absolutely! The Black Mission fig tree is an excellent candidate for container growing. Use a large pot (at least 15-20 gallons for a mature tree) with good drainage and a quality potting mix.
• Q: How long until it produces fruit? A: This 2-foot tall edible fig plant is often mature enough to begin producing fruit within 1-2 years of planting, sometimes even sooner if it’s already well-established.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This fig tree is hardy in USDA Zones 7-11. If you are in a colder zone, you will need to provide winter protection, such as moving a container-grown tree indoors or heavily mulching an in-ground tree.