If you want to plant a fig tree with us, you should consider a few things when buying. We give helpful tips on choosing a variety and buying a fig tree.
Would you like a little Mediterranean feeling for your garden, terrace or balcony and do you love sweet fruits? Then is a Real fig tree (Ficus carica) just right for you. But which one of the many varieties fits best? There are innumerable varieties of fig trees. Some are quite hardy, others are all the more tasty. And then there are the smaller varieties on offer. Here you can find out what you should consider when buying your fig tree.
Buying a fig tree: what you should pay attention to
For the choice of Fig tree variety is decisive whether you want to plant the tree in the garden or keep it in a bucket on the terrace or balcony. When purchasing, be sure to purchase a self-pollinated variety. Fig trees, which are dependent on pollinators, unfortunately do not bear fruit in Germany. This is due to the fact that the pollinating fig wasps are only found south of the Alps.
However, it is not only the variety that is important for the purchase decision, but also the type of growth. Fig trees should grow sturdy and straight, have a recognizable central branch and a beautiful crown. Last but not least, you should of course pay attention to the health of the fig tree offered.
Buy a fig tree summary:
- Note winter hardiness or suitability for the bucket
- Choose a self-pollinated variety, otherwise there will be no yield
- Choose plants with a straight habit
- Pay attention to the health of the plant
Buy fig tree: Recommended sources of supply
Finding the right dealer is sometimes not that easy. Many tree nurseries and dealers only offer one type of fig tree and this is often only referred to as Ficus carica designated. Ficus carica is only the type of fig tree - the name says nothing about the variety.
Here you will find suppliers with numerous varieties and good descriptions of the respective variety:
- In the online shop Hortensis by Christoph Kruchem there are numerous fig varieties with detailed descriptions.
- the Fig tree nursery Seiler More than 30 fig tree varieties that have been tried and tested in Germany for many years. You can order here via the online shop.
If you have decided on a suitable variety, the next step is that Planting your fig tree. You will find all the important information on this subject in our special article.