LSU Gold Fig Tree – Ficus carica 'LSU Gold' | Bare Root Starter Plant | Cold Hardy Fruit Tree | Sweet Honey Flavor | Easy to Grow

Grow your own delicious figs with this LSU Gold Fig Tree (Ficus carica 'LSU Gold'), a healthy bare-root starter plant ready for planting. Developed by Louisiana State University, LSU Gold is prized for its large golden-yellow fruit with sweet, honey-like flavor and rich amber to light red flesh. This productive variety is an excellent choice for home orchards, backyard gardens, and container growing. With proper care, LSU Gold provides generous harvests of flavorful fresh figs that are also perfect for preserves, baking, and drying.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live LSU Gold Fig bare-root starter plant
✔️ Healthy, rooted cutting or grafted plant
✔️ Shipped bare root for safe transit
✔️ Ready for planting upon arrival
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: LSU Gold Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus carica 'LSU Gold'
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Bare-root starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing, then water when the soil begins to dry
Mature Height: 10–15 feet (smaller when container grown and pruned)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 7–10 (container growing recommended in colder climates)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare-root fig as soon as possible after arrival in well-draining soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season. Annual pruning helps maintain a manageable size and encourages vigorous fruit production.