Verte has been grown for centuries in Europe and was described by eighteenth-century British gardener and writer Philip Miller in The Gardener's Dictionary. A medium-sized green fig with pale green skin and very attractive strawberry flesh and excellent flavor. Very flavorful, productive variety. Often refereed to as "Green Ischia",  One of the better producers in short growing seasons.  Figs can be successfully grown in pots, especially in northern climates.  Needs heat to ripen. Figs are 2-3 feet in height when shipped. Please see below for further information on our fig varieties for sale.

Considerations for Verte Fig Tree

USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Uses: Fresh Eating, Canning / Preserves

Harvest Period: Very Late

Low Chill: Yes

Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile

Years to Bear: 1 year

Recommended Spacing: 12-18 ft.

Mature Size: 12-20 ft. 

Prune to control size and height

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

Size of tree

Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.