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Can You Grow Fig in Nova Scotia?
Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
Plant zones
Nova Scotia last frost
Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Fig in Nova Scotia?
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
What zone is Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia spans Canadian Zone 6 (5, 6).
When do you plant Figs in Nova Scotia?
See the planting guide for Fig — timing depends on your exact frost date.