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Can You Grow Fig in Pennsylvania?
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
Pennsylvania last frost
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a humid continental climate. Philadelphia is Zone 7a; Pittsburgh is Zone 6a; northern Pennsylvania is Zone 5a-5b. Four distinct seasons with a 6-7 month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Fig in Pennsylvania?
Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.
What zone is Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Figs in Pennsylvania?
See the planting guide for Fig — timing depends on your exact frost date.