Desert King Fig Tree – Ficus carica 'Desert King' | 16+ Inch Live Plant | Cold Hardy Fruit Tree | Sweet Fig Variety | Easy to Grow

Enjoy delicious homegrown figs with this Desert King Fig Tree (Ficus carica 'Desert King'), a healthy live plant measuring 16+ inches tall. Renowned for its exceptional performance in cooler climates, Desert King produces large green figs with sweet, strawberry-red flesh. This vigorous variety is a heavy producer, offering an early breba crop on the previous season's growth, making it an excellent choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, and container gardening. Your plant is freshly dug before shipping to help ensure maximum freshness and successful establishment.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Desert King Fig tree
✔️ Height: approximately 16+ inches
✔️ Freshly dug plant with protected roots
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Desert King Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus carica 'Desert King'
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing, then water as needed
Mature Height: 10–20 feet (smaller when container grown and pruned)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: After planting, keep the soil evenly moist while your fig tree establishes. Some leaf drop after shipping or transplanting is normal and new growth will typically emerge as the plant settles into its new environment. In colder regions, apply mulch around the base or grow in a container for added winter protection.