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Can You Grow Fig in New Jersey?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
Plant zones
New Jersey last frost
New Jersey 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 Jersey
New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Fig in New Jersey?
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
What zone is New Jersey?
New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Figs in New Jersey?
See the planting guide for Fig — timing depends on your exact frost date.