LSU Gold Fig

Container Growing

Highly suitable for containers; choose a large pot with drainage and prune periodically to maintain a manageable size.

Family

Moraceae

Foliage Look

Large, deeply lobed, matte green leaves with distinct venation.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are broad, lobed, and vibrant green with a characteristic sandpaper-like texture.

Fruit Flower Look

Smooth-skinned, pear-shaped, golden-yellow figs with honey-colored interior.

Fruit Flower Rules

Figs develop in the axils of leaves; flowers are hidden inside the developing fig syconium.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain upright to slightly sprawling habit; avoid describing as a vine or strictly weeping.

Mature Plant Look

A lush, broad-canopied small tree featuring golden-yellow fruit against dense, green foliage.

Mature Stage Morphology

Woody tree structure with large, deeply lobed leaves and prominent, pear-shaped golden fruit.

Morphology Rules

Botanically characterized by its milky latex sap and lobed leaf structure.

Plant Faqs

Does LSU Gold need a pollinator? No, it is self-fertile and produces fruit alone. Can I grow this in a pot? Yes, it thrives in large containers with good drainage. How big will it get? It typically reaches 8 to 12 feet but can be pruned to stay smaller. What climate is best? It is ideal for zones 7 through 10.

Root Look

Healthy white roots visible in a propagation plug.

Soil Look

Dark, moist, well-draining potting mix.

Starter Stage

Young, rooted starter plant with active terminal growth.

Starter Stage Morphology

Typically exhibits green, palmate leaves with soft herbaceous stems and a healthy root system.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow LSU Gold Fig. This is LSU Gold Fig, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this productive tree become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future food forest you want to create. These figs are loved for their vibrant golden skin and honey-sweet, light-colored flesh that ripens beautifully in the summer sun. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality mix, then move it to a final container or garden spot when it grows. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

Discover the LSU Gold fig, a highly productive cultivar that yields sweet, golden fruit even in humid climates. This versatile tree is an excellent addition to any home orchard or container garden.

Youtube Video Title

Growing LSU Gold Fig Trees in Your Home Garden