Ficus carica 'Olympian'

Most people know about and enjoy Fig Newton cookies, but we're willing to bet not many have tasted a fresh fig, and boy, are they missing out. 'Olympian' is Pacific NW gardeners' opportunity to grow figs in their own backyards on trees that are anywhere from eight to 12 feet tall, but can be pruned to an "easier-harvest" size and shape. This variety is extremely winter hardy and was named after the city in which it was "discovered" in Washington state. That cold tolerance purportedly allows for two crops per year, once in July then another in September or October.  
Some people will think this an alien-looking fruit with purple striped, green skins and violet interiors. Fig lovers will swoon over the sweet fig flavor. Gardeners will have to wait one to two years after planting 'Olympian' to sample the first crop, but it will be well worth it.

Common Name: Olympian Fig

Culinary Uses: Delicious fresh, dried, frozen. Use cooked or fresh in desserts, preserves, jams.

Harvest Time: Purportedly 2 crops, one in July and one in September/October

Mature Size: Tree can reach 8 - 12 feet tall; may be pruned to keep lower

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: -10°

Characteristics:

• Drought tolerant once established

Light:

• Full Sun
• Afternoon Sun

Structure: Upright

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.