Can You Grow Fig in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
Plant zones
Maine last frost
Maine 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 Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Fig in Maine?
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Figs in Maine?
See the planting guide for Fig — timing depends on your exact frost date.