Best Ficus Outdoor Fruit Plants of 2026

The Brown Turkey Fig Tree is a delightful addition to your garden, producing edible fruits in the autumn. It thrives in a warm, sheltered position, making it perfect for a conservatory. With a healthy potful of roots, this strong plant is well-equipped for growth. Do keep in mind that as a deciduous plant, it will likely have no leaves from November to May, allowing you to enjoy its unique structure during the colder months.

The Carbeth Rouge De Bordeaux Fig is a compact fig variety ideal for small gardens or patios, offering sweet and rich fruits without taking up much space. Delivered in a 9 cm pot, this strong young plant is ready for you to transplant into a larger pot or garden border, allowing it to grow and produce fruit. It thrives in full sun and sheltered spots, making it well-suited for UK gardens whether planted in the ground or on balconies. With its naturally dwarf habit, this miniature fig tree is low maintenance and yields delicious figs with dark purple skin and deep red flesh.

The Little Miss Figgy Fig is a fantastic choice if you want an attractive and productive fruit tree for your garden. With its dark green, deeply lobed leaves, it adds a lovely ornamental touch to your outdoor space. The deep burgundy fruits have a sweet centre, perfect for enjoying fresh or using in recipes. Its dwarf, compact size makes it easier to manage and ideal for smaller gardens or patios. Plus, it is more cold hardy, allowing you to grow large, prolific fruits both in spring and autumn.

The Green Sweet Fig Tree is an excellent choice for those looking to grow a sweet, self-fertile fruit. With its green skin and creamy flesh, the fruits are perfect for drying. This hardy plant, standing 30-40cm tall, is currently cut back and leafless, making it ready to thrive when planted in Spring. Best positioned against a South-facing wall, it also boasts ornamental leaves that turn a lovely yellow in Autumn, adding beauty to your garden even after the leaves fall.

The Brunswick Fig Tree offers large, pear-shaped fruits with sweet yellow-red flesh, perfect for enjoying fresh or adding to desserts. Its deeply lobed, bold leaves not only provide an attractive appearance but also indicate a healthy, robust plant. Standing at 20cm tall in a 9cm pot, this starter plant is ideal for planting out in spring, allowing you to easily grow your own fruit tree. Fully hardy and grown outdoors in the UK, the Brunswick Fig Tree is a reliable choice for anyone looking to cultivate figs in their garden.

The Fig Tree 'Signora' is a delightful addition to your garden. This starter plant, measuring 15-20cm tall, produces large, sweet, dark pink or violet fruits with a light red or brown flesh. You will appreciate its cold tolerance, allowing it to thrive in varied climates. With its decorative leaves and special packing method, you won’t have to worry about plant movement in transit. Additionally, it comes with a free growing kit, complete with instructions, ensuring you have all the guidance needed for successful planting.