Botanical profile

Ficus carica 'Olympian'

Latin name
Ficus carica 'Olympian'
Common name
Fig tree ‘Olympian’
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Moraceae

Ficus carica ‘Olympian’ is a vigorous fruit-bearing fig tree, perfectly suited for temperate climates like Quebec's with minimal winter protection. Its spreading habit and large, deep green foliage make it as ornamental as it is productive. From its early years, it produces large figs with dark purple skin and very sweet red-purple pulp, excellent fresh, dried, or in jams. This cultivar is distinguished by its early maturity and its ability to fruit abundantly even in areas with shorter summers. It establishes easily in full sun, in well-drained soil, and is perfectly suited for growing in the ground or in large containers. Easy to maintain, self-fertile, and decorative, the ‘Olympian’ fig tree offers a delicious and aesthetic solution for Quebec gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 6–9
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, spaced after establishment
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-15 °C (protection required)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Not visible (figs in summer/autumn)
Flower color
Flowers not apparent (inside the fruit)
Fruiting
Dark purple figs with red-purple flesh, sweet for fresh consumption, drying, preserves
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Spreading / Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 m (20 ft)
Width
6 m (20 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate to fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Fig tree
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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