All fig trees are shipped in 4 in x 10 in pots and are at least 24 inches tall. Price includes UPS shipping within the continental US.

"Wilmington Creeper" Fig Tree

The "Wilmington Creeper" fig is an extraordinarily resilient, rare cultivar named after its historic survival of North Carolina’s infamous 1985 century-winter. Defying its name, this unique variety does not crawl like a vine but instead grows into a robust, standard tree form featuring distinctively small, elegant foliage and a densely branched habit. The tree yields large to extra-large violet fruits that boast a deeply sweet, rich jammy pulp, delivering a phenomenal flavor profile that perfectly matches its legendary outdoor hardiness.

Quick Growing Tips

• Sunlight: Requires 8+ hours of direct, unfiltered sun daily to properly develop its large fruit size and deepen its violet skin pigmentation.

• Climate & Hardiness: An absolute titan against freezing conditions, rated exceptionally cold-hardy down to USDA Zone 7a (-16°C or 0°F), surviving deep winters uninjured once established.

• Soil & Growth: Flourishes in well-draining soil with consistent moisture. It naturally produces multiple shoots from the soil line, making it a fast, eager grower that bounces back vigorously.

• Container Potential: While it thrives in-ground as a permanent orchard fixture, its compact leaf structure and highly responsive root system make it an outstanding candidate for large patio container culture.