Italian Everbearing Fig Tree

The Italian Everbearing Fig Tree (Ficus carica 'Italian Everbearing') is a popular variety known for producing two harvests of sweet, medium-sized figs per year—one in early summer and another in late summer or early fall. The fruit has a purple-brown skin with pinkish flesh that is sweet and flavorful. This fig tree thrives in USDA Zones 7-10, requiring full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering. It is self-pollinating and grows to about 10-15 feet tall, though it can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. The Italian Everbearing Fig is relatively hardy, though it may require some protection in colder climates, such as mulching or planting in a sheltered area. It’s important to monitor the tree for pests like aphids and fig beetles.