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Can You Grow Fig in New Brunswick?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
Plant zones
New Brunswick last frost
New Brunswick first frost
Days to harvest
About Fig
Figs are drought-tolerant productive trees that thrive in warm climates and can be container-grown in cold zones.
In Zone 7-8 plant against a south-facing wall for heat and wind protection. In cold zones grow in containers and bring indoors for winter. Figs fruit on new wood — minimal pruning needed.
Gardening in New Brunswick
New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Fig in New Brunswick?
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
What zone is New Brunswick?
New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).
When do you plant Figs in New Brunswick?
See the planting guide for Fig — timing depends on your exact frost date.