HomeFig › Grow in West Virginia

Can You Grow Fig in West Virginia?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Won't grow here

Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.

Plant zones

7a–11b

West Virginia last frost

early April

West Virginia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

Perennial

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.

Full fig growing guide →

Gardening in West Virginia

West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

See what grows well in West Virginia →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Fig in West Virginia?

Figs are tender and will not survive your winters outdoors — but they grow beautifully in containers.

What zone is West Virginia?

West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Figs in West Virginia?

See the planting guide for Fig — timing depends on your exact frost date.