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A productive, sweet honey fig similar to "Celeste." Very productive of small-medium light purple figs with nice sweet flavor. Disease-resistant and good for the humid South. Would thrive in warmer zones like 8-9. Winter protection and a warm, sunny site are always advised in zones 6-7 for figs. The LSU figs come out of the Louisiana Fig Breeding program started in the 1950s that successfully produced superior figs for the Deep South.
PLEASE NOTE: If it is Autumn when you place your order then the plants leaves will be turning yellow and dropping. Your figs may thus be dormant and leafless upon arrival, or may have a few leaves still but they will be ready to drop soon.
CERTIFIED ORGANIC PLANT
Site requirements: Full sun location. Figs will grow in a range of soil types provided the planting location is well drained. Protected yet sunny locations, such as on the South, East or West side of a building is ideal.
Size at maturity: 8-15′, depending on location, climate and care.
Pollination: This fig requires no pollination in order to set fruit.
Resistant to: Figs are known for remarkable disease and insect resistance. LSU O'Rourke is resistant to mold, rotting, splitting after rain and fig rust (fungal disease of leaves). Ants can get interested in figs and heavy rains can make the current figs rot, so keep well-picked. Figs continue to put on new fruit constantly until frost.
Hardiness: USDA zones 8-10. Winter protection in zone 6-7 recommended.
Plant size: 1-2ft in 9 inch deep nursery tree pot.
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