Southern Living? Little Miss Figgy? Tree - Ficus carica

Southern Living® Little Miss Figgy™ Tree (Ficus carica)

The Little Miss Figgy™ is a compact fig tree bred to thrive in confined spaces while delivering impressive fruit yields. This Southern Living® variety produces sweet, ruby-hued figs with exceptional flavor and adapts beautifully to container growing for patios, porches, or indoor sunny windowsills. When you buy Little Miss Figgy™ online from Florida Plant Nursery, you'll receive an established tree ready to fruit within its first season.

Landscaping Uses

Plant this dwarf fig tree in full sun locations where it can receive at least six to eight hours of direct light daily. It works wonderfully as a specimen plant in small yards, raised beds, or large containers on decks and patios. For gardeners in cooler regions, move potted trees indoors during winter months and position them near a bright south-facing window to maintain continuous growth and fruit production.

Specifications

Height: 4–6 feet
Width: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Water: Moderate; allow top 2 inches of soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-draining potting mix or garden soil with organic amendments
USDA Zones: 7–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces abundant harvests despite its small, space-saving footprint
• Fruits within the first year, providing nearly immediate gratification
• Thrives in containers, making it perfect for apartment dwellers and those with limited outdoor space
• Requires minimal maintenance while delivering consistent yields of delicious, naturally sweet figs

Planting & Care

Choose a location with maximum sunlight exposure—either in your garden or near a sunny window if growing in a container. Select a pot two sizes larger than the root ball with drainage holes, fill it with quality potting soil mixed with organic matter, and position your tree so it stands upright. Water thoroughly until moisture drains from the bottom, then maintain consistent moisture by watering one to two times weekly or whenever the top layer of soil becomes dry. Once established, this low-maintenance tree requires occasional watering and appreciates occasional feeding during the growing season to maximize fruit production.