Can fig trees grow succesfully in the uk?

and if so, would they produce plentiful fruit?

Can fig trees grow succesfully in the uk?
First off, you'll need to know your "hardiness zone"; try this link to find that out: http://www.aump26.dsl.pipex.com/zones.ht...



In the US, figs grow well to Hardiness USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7° C (0° F); the equivalent of the UK, H3/Z7.



So if you are in a zone that will not kill off your tree during winter, you CAN successfully grow a fig. And here is a link that will help you to encourage your tree to produce plentifully: http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/fig.html



If you are in a zone that shows that your tree needs winter protection, then yes, you'll need to overwinter it in a greenhouse structure. They grow typically to 10-30 feet tall (3.048-9.144 metres.)



‘Celeste Fig’ also known as ‘Blue Celeste’, ‘Sugar Fig’ or ‘Honey Fig’ is an excellent, hardy fig; for dwarf figs, in case you do have to use a greenhouse, try 'Black Jack', and 'Negronne'.
Reply:I've seen loads out of doors but the fruit's small. If you want them in the ground rather than a pot, it helps to pile masses of stone round the roots - the principle being self-preservation (on the part of the tree, not the gardener): when a plant feels threatened it'll try to propagate itself. (So don't use Nitrogen fertiliser if you want flowers - you'll just get lush green growth.)
Reply:Yes, but... they need a greenhouse, and believe it or not you have to restrict their root growth to get them to bear fruit. So you cram them into the smallest pot.

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