Jack's Quarter Pounder Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'Jack's Quarter Pounder'

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

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

planting zones

7a-11

Jack's Quarter Pounder Fig plant details

Jack's Quarter Pounder Fig is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. and brown and yellow fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Jack's Quarter Pounder 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 Jack's Quarter Pounder Fig

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Jack's Quarter Pounder certainly lives up to its name producing extra large generally bronze colored, pear shaped figs with an amber to strawberry red flesh with a sweet flavor. The eye is small to open making it somewhat resistant to spoiling. This is a recent 'found' fig that was introduced by Jack Thomas from Georgia and so it should certainly do well in the South and Southeastern US. 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.