Mature fig trees can be 15 to 30 feet tall. If you have more room, plant several. Choose early-, mid-, and late- ruiting selections to extend your harvest from summer into early fall. Some figs will produce bonus fruit early in the season, called a "breba" crop, as well as the main crop.

How tall do fig trees grow to?

Allow enough space to train the fig as a fan. The height and spread at maturity can be up to 2m (6.5ft) x 3–3.5m (10–12ft) wide. Although container-grown plants can be planted at any time, spring is ideal as there is a full growing season for them to become established.

How fast do fig trees grow?

Fig trees (Ficus spp.) are best grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 11. When provided with the proper sunlight, water and nutrients, a healthy growth rate for fig trees is more than 1 foot per year. A healthy fig tree can grow to be up to 30 feet tall.