Desert King Despite what its name suggests, desert king fig trees don't do well in hot climates but can survive temperatures as cold as 5 degrees Fahrenheit. They grow quickly, but the fruit doesn ...

While fig trees need heat, gardeners dwelling in the Golden State's chilly climates can plant 'Desert King,' 'Violette de Bordeaux,' ' White Marseilles' (sometimes sold as 'Lattarula'), 'Conadria ...

‘Desert King’: Unlike most figs, which produce two crops a year, this variety has one late-summer crop of green-skinned, red-fleshed fruit. It grows in all fig-friendly climates, but will do ...

My favorite is “Desert King,” but “Kadota” is another great choice. ... During winter dormancy, water your fig tree exceedingly sparingly, perhaps every 6 to 8 weeks.

Q: I’m interested in having a fig tree in my garden. A friend has a well-established one, and the fruit is wonderful. Can you recommend which variety would be best … ...

Not all varieties of figs thrive, however. Of 100 or more cultivars, Cody Copp, Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist, recommends three figs: ‘White Kadota,’ ‘Desert King ...

Our guide on how to plant and care for fig trees has expert tips on how to water, fertilize, prune, and propagate it to grow the best-tasting fruit possible. News Today's news ...