Recommended Fig Tree Varieties There are hundreds of varieties of figs. Some of the most common types found in the U.S. include: Brown Turkey: ...

Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new ...

Fig trees have shallow roots and require consistent watering, especially in their first year. Use a soaker hose or trickling garden hose for 20 to 30 minutes during dry periods.

Scientists discovered that fig trees in Kenya can store carbon dioxide as calcium carbonate rocks inside their trunks and ...

Fig trees have shallow roots and require consistent watering, especially in their first year. Use a soaker hose or trickling garden hose for 20 to 30 minutes during dry periods.

In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It is my opinion that by far the easiest fruit to grow in SETX are figs! Common ...

Some carbon dioxide absorbed by fig trees gets turned into calcium carbonate within the wood and the surrounding soil, ...

Petite varieties only reach six to eight feet, but the Chicago hardy fig, for example, can grow up to 30 feet tall. Another tip: Don’t plant fig trees too close to your house, or you risk damage ...