FIG OLYMPIA

Buy Olympian Fig Tree plants for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Olympian is a productive, cold-hardy fig variety known for producing remarkably large fruit with a rich, sweet flavor.

The large to very large figs develop greenish-purple to deep purple skin with juicy red to purple flesh inside. When fully ripe, Olympian figs are sweet, tender, and flavorful, making them excellent for eating fresh from the tree. They can also be used for preserves, jam, desserts, baking, drying, and freezing.

Olympian may produce an early breba crop on older wood, followed by a main crop later in the growing season. Harvest time can vary depending on the climate, winter temperatures, and growing conditions. Figs are ready to pick when they become soft, fully colored, and begin to droop slightly on the stem.

This deciduous fruit tree develops large, deeply lobed green leaves and a naturally spreading growth habit. It may be grown as a small tree or allowed to develop into a broad, multi-stemmed shrub. Selective pruning can help keep it at a manageable height for easy harvesting.

Olympian Fig is self-fruitful and does not require another fig tree for pollination. One established tree can produce fruit on its own.

Its strong cold tolerance makes Olympian a useful choice for gardeners who occasionally experience colder winter temperatures. It is well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, the Gulf Coast, and other Southern growing areas. Plant it in full sun with well-drained soil and provide consistent moisture while the fruit is developing.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Deciduous edible fruit tree or large shrub
• Botanical Name: Ficus carica ‘Olympian’
• Common Name: Olympian Fig
• Mature Size: Approximately 8–12 feet tall and wide; size can be controlled with pruning
• Growth Habit: Spreading, vigorous, and often multi-stemmed
• Sun: Full sun; at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight is best
• USDA Zones: Generally Zones 6–10 with appropriate winter protection in colder areas
• Chill Requirement: Low chill
• Harvest Season: Early to midsummer for a possible breba crop, with the main crop generally ripening during summer
• Fruit Size: Large to very large
• Fruit Color: Greenish-purple to purple
• Flesh Color: Red to deep reddish-purple
• Flavor: Rich, juicy, and very sweet
• Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, preserves, jam, baking, desserts, drying, and freezing
• Pollination: Self-fruitful; only one tree is needed to produce fruit
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with added organic matter
• Water: Water regularly during establishment and fruit development; avoid continuously waterlogged soil
• Cold Tolerance: Considered one of the more cold-hardy common fig varieties once established
• Pruning: Prune lightly to remove damaged growth and maintain the desired size
• Landscape Uses: Backyard orchard, edible landscape, cottage garden, specimen plant, privacy planting, or large container

Best Pollinator Partners

Olympian Fig is self-fruitful and does not require another fig variety for pollination. Planting additional fig varieties nearby may extend the harvest season and provide a wider assortment of fruit colors, sizes, and flavors.

North Florida Growing Note

Olympian should perform well in North Florida’s heat and generally mild winters. Its cold tolerance provides extra protection during occasional hard freezes, although young trees should still be protected during their first winters.

Plant in full sun and avoid heavily shaded or poorly drained areas. Provide regular water during dry summer weather, but do not keep the roots continuously wet. Allow the fruit to soften and become fully colored before harvesting for the best sweetness and flavor.