O’Rourke Fig Tree
Recommended with O’Rourke Fig Tree
Cold Hardy 0-5°
Growing Zone 7A - 10B
Pollinator Self Fertile- Product Description
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O’Rourke Fig Tree – A Taste of Louisiana in Every Bite
Delve into a Southern delight with our O’Rourke Fig Tree. Developed at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Agricultural Center, this variety is celebrated for its medium to large, sweet, and flavorful light-brown figs.
Our O’Rourke Fig Tree produces a generous yield of medium to large, light-brown figs that hold a hint of the Southern sun. Beneath the enticing exterior, a sweet, flavorful pulp awaits. These figs are a joy to savor straight from the tree, and their hearty flavor and size make them excellent for preserves, baking, or dried for a delightful sweet treat.
Anticipate a bountiful harvest from mid to late summer, gracing your garden with its sweet, light-brown bounty. Despite its fruitful yield, the O’Rourke Fig Tree maintains a sturdy growth habit, making it ideal for medium to large gardens, container growth, or as a charming addition to your landscape.
The O’Rourke Fig Tree is not just fruitful, but it’s also a resilient variety, demonstrating resistance to common fig diseases and pests. Being a self-fertile tree, there’s no need for a second tree for cross-pollination – a single O’Rourke Fig Tree will ensure a plentiful harvest!
Beyond its fruitful yield, this tree features lush, deeply lobed green leaves that contrast beautifully with the light-brown figs, creating a visually appealing tableau throughout the growing season.
Perfect for Fruitscaping™, adding a taste of Louisiana to your garden, or simply for the satisfaction of tasting your own figs, our O’Rourke Fig Tree is a delightful choice. Order today and anticipate the joy of sweet, homegrown figs, fresh from your garden.
| Cold Hardy | 0-5° |
|---|---|
| Container Plant | Container Friendly |
| Grafted | No, on its own root system |
| Growing Zone | 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B |
| Mature Height | 12-15 FT |
| Mature Width | 8-10 FT |
| Pollinator | Self Fertile |
| Spacing | 8-10 FT |
| Sunlight | Part to Full |
Recommended Fertilizers
Starter Fertilizer: Kickstart with Espoma Organic Bio-tone® Starter Plus. This potent blend boosts root mass and aids in mitigating transplant shock, ensuring your plants thrive in their new home.
Maintenance Fertilizer: For continued growth and fruit production, we recommend Espoma Organic Tree-tone Fertilizer. Designed specifically for fruit trees, this balanced formula nourishes your plants, promoting vibrant growth and bountiful harvests.
Fruitscaping™ with Fig Trees
Embrace the joy of Fruitscaping™ with our Fig Trees. Among the simplest and most rewarding fruiting plants to grow, figs are an excellent addition to any organic garden. Their inherent disease resistance and few pest issues can be managed easily without the need for harsh chemicals, ensuring a bountiful, eco-friendly harvest.
Our Fig trees exhibit a diverse palette of flavors, textures, and ripening seasons. Some varieties possess thin skins with succulent centers evoking the flavor of rich maple syrup – a delight when savored fresh from the tree. Other varieties offer a naturally sweet texture, perfect for drying or turning into delectable preserves.
With their compact growth habit, fig trees are perfect for integrating into the shrubbery border, adding an attractive contrast with their broad, deeply lobed leaves. Consider pairing these distinctive trees with the elegant pomegranate and the fine-textured blueberry bushes for a stunning visual mix. Complement this arrangement with a lush undergrowth of strawberries, creating a cycle of blooming flowers, ripening fruit, and vibrant fall colors.
The young fig tree’s smooth, flexible trunk lends itself to creative gardening techniques. Train it into an espalier for a living wall, or twist it into a striking specimen tree. If you’re dealing with limited space, lay the trunk flat against the ground, and watch as the vertical shoots transform into a natural, green hedge.
Fig trees are also well-suited to container gardening. The root restriction of a pot often encourages the tree to produce even more prolific crops. So, if you’re an urban gardener or short on garden space, our fig trees will prove a perfect fit.
Embrace the ease and joy of Fruitscaping™ with Fig Trees. Enjoy the journey from planting and care to the sweet reward of your homegrown figs.
Growing Guides
You can find many planting & care guides on our growing guides page.
Shipping Restrictions
Unfortunately, We Cannot Process Orders to California, Hawaii, Alaska, or Internationally: Please note that due to specific agricultural regulations, we’re unable to ship any plants to the states of California, Hawaii, and Alaska, or outside the United States. Additionally, citrus trees can only be shipped within the state of Florida.
Shipping Information
Before Your Plants Arrive: You can find many guides on unpacking, planting, & care, on our growing guides page.
The Journey From Our Nursery to Your Door: We NEVER ship our plants bare root. Your plant will travel in the very container in which it was nurtured. We thoroughly prune and water them before packing, and make sure they’re well wrapped to retain moisture during transit. It’s as though you’ve personally collected them from our nursery!
Choose Your Ship Date: We understand you’ll want to be available when your plant arrives. Our checkout process features a handy calendar that allows you to choose the Monday on which you want your plant to ship. Depending on your location, you’ll likely receive your plant by Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of that week. Once shipped, UPS will generate a tracking number and send it to the email you provided. You can then follow your plant’s journey and ensure someone is available to unpack it on arrival day.
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