Olympian Common Fig

Olympian Common Fig | Olympian Fig | Cold Hardy Fig | Ficus carica ‘Olympian’

Olympian Common Fig is an award-winning, ultra-cold-hardy variety that produces reliable harvests even in cooler, maritime climates. Discovered in Olympia, Washington, this resilient tree bears large, tangerine-sized fruits with thin, purple-striped skin and meltingly sweet, deep violet flesh. It is celebrated for its ability to produce two crops a year—an early "breba" crop and a main late-summer crop—making it a favorite for home orchards, patio containers, and edible landscapes where other figs might struggle.

 

Growing Olympian Common Fig

• Light: Thrives in full sun; requires at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for maximum fruit production and sweetness.
• Soil: Adaptable to various soil types but prefers rich, loamy, and well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. 
• Water: Regular watering is essential during the first few years and fruit development; drought-tolerant once established, though fruit quality suffers without consistent moisture.
• Maintenance: Prune in late winter while dormant to remove dead wood, control size, and encourage an open, vase-like shape for better light penetration.
•  Wildlife: The sweet fruit attracts birds, so netting may be necessary as harvest approaches; flowers are self-pollinating.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 6–10; exceptionally cold tolerant, known to survive temperatures down to 0°F with root mulch protection.

 

Shipping Info

Olympian Common Fig are shipped as young plant starts in 4" nursery pots. The plants can be re-potted after they recover from shipping stress approximately 1 to 2 weeks.