Little Ruby™ Fig Tree
Description
About the Little Ruby™ Fig Tree
The very best fig for containers! These cute, bite-sized figs are red-fleshed and super-sweet. Kids go wild for them, so dry plenty of them for nutritious snacks. Also delicious fresh, and quite a conversation piece as an appetizer. Excellent for growing indoors, in the greenhouse or on a patio. The tree is quite unusual in that it will produce a surprising amount of fruit even if grown in a pot as small as a 7-gallon.
To increase fruit production, top the tree when young to encourage lateral branching. Tolerates some partial shade, though the harvest will be diminished. Fruit is “Closed eye” when ripe; this helps resist splitting and souring. In warmer zones, the first crop of Little Ruby figs™ is possible in late July and again in mid-September.
Overwintering Fig Trees in Cooler Climates
If you experience temperatures below freezing, then additional winter protection is necessary for best results.
Potted figs should be placed in an insulated, unheated, preferably dark room or cool basement. Water them monthly until just moist so the roots do not dry out completely.
For fig trees planted in-ground, insulate as much as possible by getting creative. Use chicken wire and burlap or surround with straw bales stuffed with leaves. The pliable branches can be bent in to preserve as much as the plant as possible. What is not covered, will likely die back. Figs fruit on new growth and the insulated roots will send out new growth, even if the top dies.
Survival Guaranteed!
Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Small - Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 2 - 10, Outdoor Planting: 7 - 10 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | July |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 8.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Years to Bear | 1 - 2 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow fig trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
I'm pretty sure it is a bad to plant anything next to black walnut trees due to the toxicity. Do a quick online search and there's more info out there: "The black walnut tree is one example of a walnut tree that is poisonous to plants. The black walnut tree produces a chemical called juglone, which is toxic to many plants. Juglone is released from the black walnut tree’s roots, leaves, and nuts. When juglone comes into contact with other plants, it can kill them."
A container suitable for planting fig trees in pots should be large. Half whiskey barrels are ideal, but any container large enough to accommodate the root ball plus some growing space is fine. You can always transplant the tree in later years as it outgrows the container.
Hi Marissa, We strongly recommend giving figs winter protection in areas colder than zone 7 and it is safe to plant them outside. Just wrap them up to protect them from winter.
This is a great question. Figs require at least 100 chill hours to set fruit.
No, this tree is self pollinating, which means it skips that process with the wasps, which is good because fig wasps aren't native to most of North America, and those of us outside Florida and a few other select areas wouldn't be able to enjoy delicious figs if this were still true!
I bought this fig tree and it hasn’t had any figs on it yet. It should bare fruit maybe this year. I moved it to another location so I will see what comes this year.
That will depend on which growing zone you are in. I am in 5B and it would not survive the winters here so we have it in a 10 gallon pot that we bring into the basement during the winter.
I do not know of one that we carry. There are sprays that commercial growers use, but we do not carry them.
I live in Pacific NW (zone 8b). I planted in ground in southwest with fence for some protection from wind. It has done fine over winter with periods of day time high in 20s. We are on our third summer and hoping for fruit this year.
Figs have wide range of tolerance for cold. I had a brown turk that I thought was lost after a couple weeks of 10-20s with heavy snow/ice. It recovered slowly. Once well establishes they will grow back even if above ground damage.
Nothing like eating a fresh fig off your own tree 😋
Yes you should be able to keep this pruned around the 3 foot mark with no significant issues If you need to delay delivery of the item once you place the order please reach out to customer support in order to change the date that will accommodate your planting.
Customer Reviews
we'll see if they make it through the winter
We can't wait for the first fruit.
Complements my other fruit trees
My father used to tell my mother how much he longed for a fig tree that bore small red fruit, he loves the taste though he never knew its name. It's something he spoke of often, like a quiet wish he…
I'm interested in keeping my figs in containers. This one is container-friendly and sounds tasty!
For front porch greenery and sweet little snacks