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Fig care in cold climate.

Figs are subtropical trees that will adapt to different conditions Immigrants brought fig trees to the northern part of United States and grew it successfully in cold climate. They have discovered that by wrapping the fig in winter the tree will survive. Taking a drive in the neighborhoods of New York you will see many fig trees grown in the backyards. They can be grown in ground or in containers. In cold climates figs should be planted in the sunniest and warmest spot in your garden. Choose a spot against a wall or a structure that faces south. The wall creates a microclimate when the tree is planted near it and will protect the fig from the cold wind in winter.

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We are located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, cold hardiness zone 6. We only have 1/3 of an acre but we are taking full advantage of our property by growing all types of edible landscaping.

For the past 10 years I've been experimenting with different varieties of fruit trees that are not known to be hardy. I currently grow hardy Pomegranate in ground, as well as Prickly pear Cactus, Oriental Persimmon, Jujube, as well as different types of figs. My purpose in growing these fruit trees is to find the best suitable varieties for the cold climate.

I mainly sell Fig trees and ocassionaly different grafted fruit trees when available, such as Jujube, Pawpaw, Persimmon, kiwi, and Asian pears. I also carry the rare Cedar of Lebanon trees.

Please contact us for availability.