‘Little Ruby’ Dwarf Fig Tree

Ficus carica ‘Little Ruby’

NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-10b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Bearing Tree

Chill Hours: 100 Learn more here

Ripens: Spring & Late Summer/Fall

Pollinator: None required

Fruit Color: Burgundy
Fruit Size: Large, bell-shaped
Fruit Taste: Very sweet, excellent flavor!
Soluble Sugar: 11-12%

Height at Maturity: 5-6′

Width at Maturity: 4-5′

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Rounded

Growth Rate: Fast

Flower Color: Green, insignificant

Foliage Color: Deep Green

Sun Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water Needs: Average

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist but Well-Drained

Soil pH: 6.0 – 6.5

Maintenance / Care: Low

Description

Always wanted a fig tree but haven’t had the space?…meet Little Ruby, a dwarf that is the very best fig for smaller gardens and containers as small as a 7 gallon pot. Excellent for growing as a houseplant indoors, in the greenhouse or sunroom, and on patios, porches, decks. Little Ruby is so much smaller the bonsai enthusiasts are working their art with it. At 4 to 6 feet tall and wide in the garden and maybe half that size in containers, this diminutive shrub produces loads of bite-sized, super-sweet, red-fleshed figs that are perfect fresh or dried as a nutritious snack for kids, and grown-up kids too. These figs have a closed eye when ripe, which helps to resist splitting and retains sweetness. In warmer zones, a first crop will come around late July and again in mid-September. As with the larger cousins, Little Ruby sports large, deeply lobed leaves that provide outstanding texture and a tropical effect in the garden.

NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing to only 4 to 6 feet tall and equally as wide in the ground, and maybe half that size in containers, Little Ruby Fig is a perfect fit for smaller spaces and can even be grown as a houseplant in a well-lit environment. Perfect in container as small as a 7 gallon pot that can be situated on sunny patios, porches, decks and around other outdoor living spaces. A fine addition to the fruit garden, tropical garden and cottage gardens.

Growing Preferences

Fig bushes will grow reasonably well in most soil types. They produce the best fruit in moderately to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. In soil with low fertility it’ll be worth your time to mix in some organic compost to the native soil. They like the soil to hold a good supply of water, especially when the fruits are developing in summer, but not so much water that the soil stays constantly soggy or wet, which can be problematic. The best and most fruits will are produced when trees are growing in full sun. However, fig trees that receive a little shade during the hottest part of summer days will still produce good crops.

NOTE: In USDA Zone 6 and 7 it would be a good idea to provide some winter protection for potted trees as their roots will be more exposed to the colder air temperatures. A heavy layer of mulch will help protect the roots during winter. Planting on the east side of a home, or where it will be sheltered from north and western winds, will also provide long term protection during the cool season. If temperatures drop below 20 degrees we’d suggest moving potted figs to an unheated interior space such as a garage or shed until the temperatures have risen to above freezing.

Helpful Articles

Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for fig trees.

How To Plant A Fig Tree

How To Fertilize & Water A Fig Tree

How To Prune A Fig Tree

What Are Chill Hours For Fruit Trees?

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Arrived packaged well in good condition. Looks healthy. Hope it produces good figs!———————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the awesome review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This is the first time I bought plants from Wilson Bros Garden and I am very happy and satisfied with my purchase.
I ordered Little Miss Figgy, Russian 26 Pomegranate & Brindabella Red Empress from them. Ordered them in February first week and received them within a week. All plants arrived in very good condition and with care instructions. Amazing packing!
Customer Service was excellent(Gabie, Jillian, Spencer, Brent,Brooks & Beth). They kept me updated right from shipping until delivery.They were very kind enough to answer all my questions and guide me .Very prompt in replying to all my emails.
Had kept it in the garage to protect from frost. It has just started to sprout. Will update more after planting it in the ground.Thank you so much Wilson Bros Garden team!————————————————————Thanks so much for your review and the photos. Let us know if there’s ever anything we can help you with. 🙂 – Beth | WBG
Would definitely recommend!

My Little Miss Figgy came carefully well-packed and very healthy, and had many figs still on the branches! I have no experience with fruit figs and it was in dormancy (being late November) so i had lots of questions, which were all carefully answered by Jillian from customer service. Thank you so much! I’m so excited for the spring!———————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Got my Little Miss Figgy yesterday and I’m so happy to have it! Is in good shape arriving too.
PS: I think Shelia (?) helped me & she was great.——————————-Thanks
We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG!