3ft 'Sultane' Fig Tree | 3L Pot

Name: 3ft 'Sultane' Fig Tree | 3L Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178822943099_55626628530555
Price: 23.99 GBP
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FRU0690

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A standout variety, 'Sultane' produces an abundant and reliable yield of delicious figs.
The fruits are purplish-brown with sweet, ruby-red interiors.
A dependable main crop arrives in autumn, with a potential second 'breba' crop in warmer years.
Simple to cultivate and fairly cold-resistant, it's ideal for fan-training against a south-facing wall.
Deeply-lobed leaves and delectable fruits bring a Mediterranean feel to any sunny garden.

Species: Fig
Features: Self fertile
Harvest Time: September
Position: Full sun
Habit: A lovely spreading tree with a bushy crown.
Eventual Spread: Spreads approximately 2-4m.
Hardiness: H4 - Frost hardy down to temperatures of around -10°C. Covering your tree with insulation and a horticultural fleece can help protect it from the worst of the winter cold.
Pest & Disease Resistance: Rarely troubled by disease but can be affected by scale insects, spider mites and thrips.
Soil Type: Fig trees showcase best growth in soil with good drainage, but that still retains some moisture. They tend to like fertile soil rich in organic matter.
Pruning: Figs need pruning twice per year (once in spring and then again in the summertime). For spring pruning, look to balance hard pruning the branches with leaving the newer shoots alone. For hard pruning, cut the branches back to around 5cm, whilst smaller, younger shoots should be cut to around 2.5cm. For summer pruning, use your finger and thumb to pinch out newer shoots that have five leaves or more.
Tasting Notes: Sumptuously sweet
Uses: Eating fresh, pies, tarts, salads and jams

Planting Time: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Spacing: Plant 5m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Fig trees benefit from frequent watering, even once they're nice and established. It's especially important that you water your tree during hot, dry weather, or if your fig tree is grown in a container.
Feeding: Apply a high-potassium fertiliser to your fig tree in spring to give it a nice boost going into the growing season. Container-grown figs will also need more regular feeding with a liquid feed.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 60-90cm
Supplied As: Premium plant in a 3L pot
Eventual Height: This fig will reach an eventual height of roughly 5m after 20 years.
Time to First Crop: Fig trees often start producing fruit after two or three years, although it can sometimes take an additional year or two beyond that.

Highlights

A standout variety, 'Sultane' produces an abundant and reliable yield of delicious figs.
The fruits are purplish-brown with sweet, ruby-red interiors.
A dependable main crop arrives in autumn, with a potential second 'breba' crop in warmer years.
Simple to cultivate and fairly cold-resistant, it's ideal for fan-training against a south-facing wall.
Deeply-lobed leaves and delectable fruits bring a Mediterranean feel to any sunny garden.

Variety Specifications

Species: Fig
Features: Self fertile
Harvest Time: September
Position: Full sun
Habit: A lovely spreading tree with a bushy crown.
Eventual Spread: Spreads approximately 2-4m.
Hardiness: H4 - Frost hardy down to temperatures of around -10°C. Covering your tree with insulation and a horticultural fleece can help protect it from the worst of the winter cold.
Pest & Disease Resistance: Rarely troubled by disease but can be affected by scale insects, spider mites and thrips.
Soil Type: Fig trees showcase best growth in soil with good drainage, but that still retains some moisture. They tend to like fertile soil rich in organic matter.
Pruning: Figs need pruning twice per year (once in spring and then again in the summertime). For spring pruning, look to balance hard pruning the branches with leaving the newer shoots alone. For hard pruning, cut the branches back to around 5cm, whilst smaller, younger shoots should be cut to around 2.5cm. For summer pruning, use your finger and thumb to pinch out newer shoots that have five leaves or more.
Tasting Notes: Sumptuously sweet
Uses: Eating fresh, pies, tarts, salads and jams

Planting & Care

Planting Time: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Spacing: Plant 5m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Fig trees benefit from frequent watering, even once they're nice and established. It's especially important that you water your tree during hot, dry weather, or if your fig tree is grown in a container.
Feeding: Apply a high-potassium fertiliser to your fig tree in spring to give it a nice boost going into the growing season. Container-grown figs will also need more regular feeding with a liquid feed.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 60-90cm
Supplied As: Premium plant in a 3L pot
Eventual Height: This fig will reach an eventual height of roughly 5m after 20 years.
Time to First Crop: Fig trees often start producing fruit after two or three years, although it can sometimes take an additional year or two beyond that.