Development Georgia Extension Tele-Tips Varieties and Planting of Figs Middle Georgia supports a wide variety of fig trees. For best growth, fig trees need full sunlight and freedom from competing trees and shrubs. A good place is on the sunniest side of a building. Plant the trees about four feet from the building. The roots will grow under the building and be protected from nematode injury.
Most people are fond of figs, and rightfully so.
They are very tasty and can be eaten fresh, preserved, or used for baking and making desserts like ice cream To be a successful fig gardener, follow a few suggestions. Since there is considerable confusion about fig variety names and mislabeled varieties, it is best to order fig plants only from Southeastern nurseries. Never purchase or attempt to grow the kinds of figs grown in California. They require pollination by a tiny wasp that cannot survive under Georgia climatic conditions. Some varieties also produce a small, early crop on old wood.