Fig Trees

I absolutely adore a fig tree. Each year my grandmother would send me off to college with a jar of fig preserves. Sometimes I would eat them straight out of the jar, they were so good. I miss her and think about her every day.

She always had at least one huge fig tree and a couple in reserve in case the large one met its demise. Today there are beautiful fig trees, large and small. They are perfect umbrella shaped trees and their leaves are deeply etched beauties.

Little Miss Figgy, small fig tree

Hybrid fig trees, such as ‘Little Miss Figgy’, are compact cultivars developed for ornamental appeal and small-space fruit production. These hybrids typically combine cold-hardiness, compact growth, and reliable fruiting.

‘Little Miss Figgy’ (Hybrid Fig Tree Overview)

Botanical Name: Ficus carica ‘Little Miss Figgy’
Type: Dwarf hybrid fig tree
Size: 4–6 feet tall and wide—ideal for containers or tight garden beds
Fruit: Medium-sized, purple-skinned figs with deep red flesh; sweet and rich flavor
Harvest Time: Typically late summer to fall; may produce a small early (breba) crop
Foliage: Attractive deeply lobed leaves; more ornamental than standard varieties

Texas Suitability

Region	Performance Notes
East Texas	Excellent in well-drained soil; benefits from air circulation due to humidity
Central Texas	Good if protected from intense sun; prefers morning sun and afternoon shade
North Texas	Hardy to ~10°F; may die back in severe freezes but regrows from roots
South Texas	Strong performer; ensure consistent watering in extreme heat