{"product_id":"desert-king-fig-tree-c16zlg","title":"Desert King Fig Tree","description":"\u003ch2 data-inline-monday=\"true\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true,\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\"},\"insert\":\"Vigorous, High-Yielding Fig Tree for Cooler Climates\"}]' data-monday-block-type=\"1\" class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eVigorous, High-Yielding Fig Tree for Cooler Climates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow delicious, juicy figs with the Desert King! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variety produces large, dark green fruit with striking red flesh that is sweet and flavorful. With a jam-like texture and mild undertones of honey and berries, these figs are perfect for eating fresh or adding to a variety of dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA robust grower, Desert King fills out quickly, particularly in cooler climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cold-tolerant and resistant to rain damage, this tree ripens with an early crop in mid-summer, then sets a secondary flush, known as a breba crop, which develop on last year’s growth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile and ornamental, Desert King is a lovely addition to any landscape.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With a rounded crown and lobed, green-gray foliage, this fig tree can be planted as a standalone accent, or used as a privacy hedge. Low-maintenance and highly adaptable, Desert King loves full sun and will thrive even in poor soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow yours today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant your Desert King Fig in an area that receives full to partial sunlight (6 to 8 hours of sun daily). While these trees prefer well-drained soil, they are adaptable to a number of different soil types. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you’ve selected your area, dig a hole that’s large enough to accommodate your tree’s root ball, place, and backfill the surrounding soil. Water to settle its roots and mulch around the tree to preserve moisture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re planting in a container, select a pot that’s about twice the width of your plant’s shipped container and ensure the pot has drainage holes. Add a mixture of your natural soil and organic planting mix to the container before you place your tree in it. Place your tree, then water until you see water coming out the bottom of the pot. Place your \u003c\/span\u003ef\u003cspan\u003eig \u003c\/span\u003et\u003cspan\u003eree in front of a sunny window and allow the top 2 inches of the soil to dry before watering again\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWe recommend watering young trees twice weekly. If you’re not sure when to water, feel your soil about 2 to 3 inches down. If the soil is dry here, water your tree until you see it flowing from your pot’s drainage holes\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf desired, prune in late winter for shaping and size control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFig \u003c\/span\u003et\u003cspan\u003erees typically don’t require any fertilizing, but if you notice slower growth, fertilize in the spring with a slow-release, well-balanced organic fertilizer, like formula 10-10-10.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48860160458922,"sku":"21376","price":12.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":48860160491690,"sku":"30087","price":18.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":48860160524458,"sku":"30343","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":48860160557226,"sku":"30344","price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":48860160589994,"sku":"30173","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6566\/3658\/files\/s7c9uk6mg0ww_144a9d1b-27e0-4ff8-9f3a-1f559b815c70.jpg?v=1784864719","url":"https:\/\/fastgrowingtrees.shop\/products\/desert-king-fig-tree-c16zlg","provider":"Wasatch \u0026 West Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}