5 Plant Plugs Magnolia Fig Tree Ficus carica Starter Plants

Magnolia fig is a historic Fig cultivar prized for its large, sweet, strawberry-colored fruit and deeply lobed ornamental foliage, making it a rewarding choice for home orchards and edible landscapes. Its naturally compact growth habit and attractive leaves make it equally at home in containers or planted in the ground. It offers both beauty and a generous harvest for growers who appreciate heirloom fruit varieties.
These starter plugs arrive actively growing and ready to establish, producing fruit with rich, jammy sweetness ideal for fresh eating, preserves, and drying. The plants respond well to warm, sunny conditions and regular watering during establishment, developing a rounded canopy over time. Suitable for container culture or direct planting in well-drained sites, they can be pruned to maintain a manageable size and shaped for patio or garden use.
Species: Ficus carica
Variety: Magnolia
Type: Fig
Plant_Habit: Upright rounded deciduous shrub or small tree
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Days_to_Harvest: 90-120 from transplant, varies by climate
Zones: 7-10
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 10-15 feet apart
Notes: Water regularly during establishment; container plants benefit from consistent moisture and seasonal feeding