Can You Grow Fig in Ohio?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
Plant zones
Ohio last frost
Ohio 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 Ohio
Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Fig in Ohio?
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
What zone is Ohio?
Ohio spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Figs in Ohio?
See the planting guide for Fig — timing depends on your exact frost date.