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Olympian Fig | Ficus carica ‘Olympian’ | Cold Hardy Fig | Olympian Hardy Fig
Olympian Fig is a vigorous, sun-loving deciduous fruit tree prized for its spectacular, reliable profusion of exceptionally large, sweet, purple-skinned figs featuring luscious, tender red flesh. This exceptionally tough, cold-hardy selection is known for its remarkable, spreading habit and its ability to produce an abundant harvest even in cooler climates, making it an ideal choice for independent, nature-focused plant cultivation and small-scale growing practices. Its broad, deeply lobed, architectural leaves create a dramatic, eye-catching statement piece for any landscape, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance thriller for sunny orchard borders, edible food forests, and large patio containers. With its bold, structural texture and uniquely reliable fruiting, Olympian Fig offers an extraordinary display of lush summer greenery and sweet culinary rewards with exceptionally straightforward care.
Growing Olympian Fig
Light: Full sun; thrives in bright, direct sunlight (at least 6 to 8 hours per day) to produce the most abundant, sweetest fruit, the strongest branches, and maintain a tight, sturdy form. Too much shade will cause the plant to become leggy and significantly reduce both fruit yield and proper ripening.
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to average, sandy, or loamy soils as long as drainage is excellent. It is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged clay, especially during the cold, wet winter months.
Water: Moderate; water regularly until established, then allow the top few inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. It is remarkably drought-tolerant once mature but performs best and produces the plumpest figs with consistent moisture during the intense heat of the summer fruit-swelling period.
Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. Prune during the dormant winter months to maintain a manageable size, remove dead or crossing branches, and encourage an open, well-ventilated canopy that allows sunlight to reach the ripening fruit. It naturally produces an early breba crop on old wood and a heavier main crop on new growth.
Wildlife: Highly attractive to birds and local wildlife who enthusiastically seek out the sweet, ripening figs; naturally deer-resistant due to the thick, rough texture of its foliage and its milky sap.
Hardiness: Deciduous perennial in USDA zones 6–9; exceptionally cold-hardy for a fig, making it reliable across a wide range of climates, though it can also be strictly contained in large patio pots and overwintered in a sheltered garage or basement in colder regions.
Shipping Info
Olympian Fig plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
Low Temperature
0°F
High Temperature
100°F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
No
Flower Color
Green Purple Red
Growth Rate
Moderate to Fast
Soil
Well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Moisture
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Mature Spread
8 – 10 feet
Mature Height
8 – 12 feet
Bloom Period
Spring / Summer
Pruning Time
Late Winter
Pet Safe
No
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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