Many gardeners successfully grow figs (Ficus carica) in New Jersey for many years. However, since fig trees are evergreen plants in warmer climates, some type of low temperature protection is needed.
You’ll find all the tips you need to grow fig trees right here. Choose cold hardy fig varieties for cool regions and dwarf figs for containers. Figs grow best with full sun, rich soil ...
As this fig ... a cold snap or frost will damage the later crop. Good varieties to look for are Celeste, White Marseilles, Eastern Brown Turkey (avoid California Brown Turkey), Osborne, Hardy ...