5122 Figs 5122 Figs Figs grow best in the coastal plain and eastern piedmont. They are not generally recommended for the western piedmont and mountains, where they will freeze back in the winter.
Figs are very susceptible to nematodes.
It's a good idea to have the soil tested for nematodes before planting. Wash the soil off the roots before planting. If they are knotty and show evidence of root knot nematodes, don't plant them. The best fig cultivars for North Carolina are Celeste, Brown Turkey, Brunswick, Greenish, Marseille, and Magnolia. Of these, Magnolia is the most cold resistant.