Can You Grow Fig in Ontario?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
Plant zones
Ontario last frost
Ontario 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 Ontario
Ontario spans several climate zones. Northern Ontario is Zone 3-4 with short seasons; southern Ontario is Zone 5-7 with long productive seasons. The Niagara Peninsula is one of Canada's premier fruit-growing regions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Fig in Ontario?
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
What zone is Ontario?
Ontario spans Canadian Zone 5 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7).
When do you plant Figs in Ontario?
See the planting guide for Fig — timing depends on your exact frost date.