Description:
Ficus carica 'Desert King' is a fig tree with green skin and strawberry-colored flesh, known for its heavy fruit production. It is self-fruitful and ripens in mid-summer, requiring 100 chill hours. This cold-tolerant tree fruits on second-year growth and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Once established, it is drought tolerant and should be pruned in late winter.
Sources:
- [1] Desert King Fig Tree: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
- [2] Desert King Fig Tree: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
- [3] Desert King Fig Tree: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
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Last Updated June 29, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Hills Nursery | Desert King Fig Tree ( #5 Container) |
No
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$179.99 |
| Nature Hills Nursery | Desert King Fig Tree ( 4 Inch Container) |
No
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$69.90 |
| Nature Hills Nursery | Desert King Fig Tree ( #2 Container) |
Yes
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$89.90 |