Alma fig
Yes, Alma fig grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for both north and south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). Figs aren't rated by chill hours; cold-hardiness matters more.
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- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 7-10 (general guide for fig)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful (common type)
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North & south Louisiana
- Notes
- Figs aren't rated by chill hours; cold-hardiness matters more
- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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Where to buy
We check nurseries every morning, and none of the ones we track list this variety right now. Check back in bare-root season.
From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other fig varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSU Purple | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| LSU Gold | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Celeste | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| O'Rourke | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Champagne | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Southeastern Brown Turkey | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Tiger | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Banana | Not rated | 7-10 | listed |
Quick answers
Does Alma fig grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for both north and south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Alma fig need?
Figs aren't rated by chill hours; cold-hardiness matters more. LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Alma fig need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful (common type).
What USDA zones suit Alma fig?
Zones 7-10 as a general guide for fig.