Verte has been grown for centuries in Europe and was described by eighteenth-century British gardener and writer Philip Miller in The Gardener's Dictionary. A medium-sized green fig with pale green skin and very attractive strawberry flesh and excellent flavor. Very flavorful, productive variety. Often refereed to as "Green Ischia", One of the better producers in short growing seasons. Figs can be successfully grown in pots, especially in northern climates. Needs heat to ripen. Figs are 2-3 feet in height when shipped. Please see below for further information on our fig varieties for sale. Considerations for Verte Fig Tree USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Uses: Fresh Eating, Canning / Preserves Harvest Period: Very Late Low Chill: Yes Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile Years to Bear: 1 year Recommended Spacing: 12-18 ft. Mature Size: 12-20 ft. Prune to control size and height Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our fig trees range in height from 1 to 3 ft. in our field. The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/4 to 1/2; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]
