Banana fig
Banana fig is recommended for warm-winter growers by Texas A&M AgriLife; the source gives no chill-hour number.
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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
- Not in LSU Pub 1884 table
- Notes
- Figs aren't rated by chill hours
- Sources
- harris.agrilife.org
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
Will it get enough chill at my place? →
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
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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 |
| Alma | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Tiger | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Banana fig need?
Texas A&M AgriLife doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Banana fig need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful (common type).
What USDA zones suit Banana fig?
Zones 7-10 as a general guide for fig.