Desert King Fig Cuttings - 5 Pcs with Free Willow Water, Sweet Honey Fruit, Self-Fertile, Zones 7-10
Desert King Fig Cuttings - 5 Pcs with Free Willow Water, Sweet Honey Fruit, Self-Fertile, Zones 7-10
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Desert King Fig Cuttings - Grow Sweet Honey Figs at Home
These 5 premium Desert King fig cuttings offer an excellent opportunity to cultivate your own honey-sweet figs. Known scientifically as Ficus carica 'Desert King', this variety is prized for its abundant fruit with yellow-green skin and striking pinkish-red flesh, typically ripening from August to September. Ideal for USDA Zones 7-10, these cuttings are fast-growing and self-fertile, producing fruit within 1-2 years.
Key Features
- Sweet Harvest: Enjoy honey-flavored figs with pinkish flesh.
- Rain-Resistant: Tough skin allows the tree to thrive in wet climates.
- Rooting Boost: Includes natural willow water rooting hormone to enhance success.
- Low-Maintenance: Self-fertile, requiring no pollinator for fruit production.
- Sun Lover: Thrives in full sun with minimal care.
Growing Information
- Mature Size: Grows into a 10-20 ft tall tree.
- Soil Type: Prefers well-draining soil; tolerates clay if amended.
- Sunlight: Requires full sun exposure (6+ hours daily).
- Watering: Drought-tolerant once established.
- Time to Fruit: Fruits within 1-2 years after planting.
These cuttings come with a rooting guide and free willow water to support successful propagation. The Desert King fig is well-suited for edible landscaping and is especially adapted to rainy regions like the Pacific Northwest. Its rain-resistant skin and heavy production make it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, fast-growing fruit tree.
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