Can You Grow Fig in Missouri?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
Plant zones
Missouri last frost
Missouri 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 Missouri
Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Fig in Missouri?
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
What zone is Missouri?
Missouri spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Figs in Missouri?
See the planting guide for Fig — timing depends on your exact frost date.