Fig Tree – Ficus Carica

Buy the Fig Tree (Ficus carica) in Dubai & UAE — a hardy, heat-loving fruit tree that produces soft, honey-sweet figs and handsome lobed foliage. Naturally suited to hot, dry Mediterranean-style climates, it thrives in UAE villa gardens, courtyards, and large containers. Discover more in our fruit plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Fig in the UAE

Figs are one of the best-adapted fruit trees for the UAE. They love heat and sunshine, tolerate drought once established, and often produce two crops a year in warm climates. The tree is easy to grow, requires little fuss, and gives you deliciously sweet fresh figs — a luxury that is expensive to buy and best enjoyed straight from the tree.

Key Benefits

• Soft, honey-sweet figs, often with two crops a year
• Naturally heat- and drought-tolerant — ideal for the UAE
• Attractive large, lobed leaves and sculptural form
• Easy to grow and quick to establish
• Grows well in the ground or in large containers

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun for the sweetest, most abundant fruit.
• Watering: Water regularly while fruiting; once established it tolerates drier spells. Avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Well-draining soil; figs tolerate a range of soil types including UAE's alkaline soils.
• Feeding: Feed lightly in spring; avoid excess nitrogen which favours leaves over fruit.
• Pruning: Prune in the cooler months to shape and control size.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long until my fig tree fruits? Figs often begin fruiting within 1–2 years and crop reliably thereafter.

Does it fruit twice a year? In the UAE's warm climate, fig trees frequently produce an early and a main crop each year.

Can I grow fig in a pot? Yes — figs do excellently in large containers and can be kept compact by pruning.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.