Fig Tree ‘Yellow Longneck’ (Ficus carica)

This large yellow fig was discovered at the San Diego Botanic Gardens. It’s a vigorous grower and prolific fruiter that makes an ideal plant for the home garden, and it can be grown in the ground or in a large container. The sweet fruit is bright yellow with a thin, tender skin. It’s delicious when eaten fresh off the tree but can also be made into jam or dried. Grow in full sun for optimum fruiting. Hardy in zones 7-9.