LSU Gold Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'LSU Gold'

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

7a-11

LSU Gold Fig plant details

LSU Gold Fig is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. and green fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in acidic soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF LSU Gold Fig

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for LSU Gold Fig

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Developed at LSU by Dr. Ed O'Rourke and company for fig production in the hot humid South, LSU Gold produces large flattened green figs that ripen to greenish yellow, yellow, or yellow blushed with red. The flesh is pink to amber and is very sweet with excellent flavor. The open eye of LSU Gold is typically filled with honeydew making it fairly resistant to souring and it is also split resistant. Produces a good breba crop and is very productive and vigorous. One of John's top 3 favorites. Excellent fresh or preserved. Fig trees do best where they get at least 8 hours of direct sun per day. Once well established they are fairly drought tolerant but extended dry periods can cause leaf and fruit drop as well as early dormancy. A deep organic mulch will help to alleviate extremes in moisture levels, reduce nematode issues, as well as to reduce competition from weeds.