Zill High Performance Plants
Olympian Fig
Olympian Fig
🟣 Olympian Fig – Ficus carica
The Olympian Fig is a recent standout from the Pacific Northwest, bred specifically for cold climates and oversized fruit. It produces massive, jammy figs with deep purple skin and ruby-red flesh, delivering rich, candy-sweet flavor even in short growing seasons. This variety is perfect for northern growers who want premium figs without sacrificing size or taste.
Olympian is a game-changer for growers in zones 6 and up looking for reliable harvests, cold tolerance, and bold flavor in one tree.
🌿 Tree Growth
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Compact deciduous tree, growing 8–12 ft in-ground
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Easily maintained at smaller sizes — ideal for urban gardens or containers
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Begins fruiting in as little as 1–2 years with proper care
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Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil; excellent in raised beds
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High productivity even with late frosts or shorter summers
🍓 Fruit Description
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Extra-large, teardrop-shaped figs with dark purple skin
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Bright, jammy red flesh with bold, sugary flavor
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Rich, berry-like sweetness with syrupy texture — great for fresh eating or preserves
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One of the largest-fruited cold-hardy figs available
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Light breba crop in spring, heavy main crop in summer
❄️ Cold Tolerance
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USDA Zones 6b–10
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Extremely cold-tolerant — dies back in zone 6 but fruits on new wood the same year
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Perfect for northern fig growers and overwintering strategies
đź“… Harvest Season
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Main crop ripens mid to late summer
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Some breba crop potential in mild winters
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Ripens well even in cooler, shorter seasons
đź’Ľ Ideal For
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Northern gardeners, edible landscapes, and zone 6–8 growers
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CSA farms, fresh market sellers, and farm-to-table chefs
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Rare fruit collectors who want size + flavor + hardiness
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Container growers who want maximum return in small space
đź”’ Zill High Performance Notes
Our Olympian figs are sourced from cold-hardy stock and grown outdoors in Florida to ensure strong root systems, healthy lateral branching, and quick fruiting. This variety is in high demand for its reliable production and unmatched combination of cold resilience and dessert-quality fruit.
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