Fig 'Olympian'

$36.99
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 A stunning ornamental addition to any landscape, the Olympian Fig features large, architectural, deeply lobed green leaves that create a lush, tropical feel. Its smooth, silvery-gray bark provides year-round interest, while the heavy clusters of tangerine-sized, deep purple fruits hanging from the branches offer an irresistible, bountiful look.

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Plant Details

Difficulty:

Easy

Zone:

6-10

Watering:

Medium

Years To Bear:

1-2

Plant Type:

Fruit Tree or Large Deciduous Shrub

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Olympian Fig, Common Fig, Olympian Hardy Fig

Scientific Name:

Ficus carica 'Olympian'

Growth Details:

Mature Size: 6–10 feet tall and 5–10 feet wide.

Growth Habit: Bushy, spreading shrub or small tree.

Form: Rounded and dense.

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast.

Longevity: Long-lived perennial.

Features:

High cold tolerance, Retailers' Choice Award winner (2014), attracts birds, and is excellent for containers.

Environmental Needs:

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil Preferences: Enriched, loamy, well-drained soil.

Soil Tolerance: Adaptable to various soil types if drainage is good; pH 6.0–7.5.

Watering: Moderate to regular.

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Plant Care

Care:

Light Requirements: Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily) for optimal fruit production.

Moisture Requirements: Needs consistent soil moisture; water deeply during the growing season, allowing the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.

Maintenance: Prune lightly in late winter to shape and remove dead wood without sacrificing the early spring (breba) crop.

Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Tips For Success:

Mulch heavily with organic material to conserve moisture. Protect with clear plastic frames or move containers to an unheated garage during extreme winter cold.

Planting Considerations:

Best Time To Plant: Spring, after the danger of frost has passed.

Spacing: 10–15 feet apart in the ground; can be spaced 3–5 feet for container growing.

Location Tips: Site in a sheltered, south-facing spot to maximize heat and protect from cold winds.

Fruit Profile

Size:

Large, often described as "tangerine-sized"

Colour:

Dark purple to violet skin with rich red to violet-purple flesh

Texture:

Fleshy, juicy, and jammy

Flavour:

Exceptionally sweet with notes of honey, brown sugar, or even peach and melon

Harvest Time:

Late summer through early fall; may produce an early "breba" crop in late spring.

Pollination Requirements:

Self-fertile; does not require a second tree but yields may increase with a partner.
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