Little Ruby is a compact, self-pollinating dwarf variety that starts bearing fruit 1 to 2 years after planting. Early-maturing fruit has a reddish-brown exterior and ruby red flesh that is sugary sweet with jammy notes. Fruits are borne on Spring’s new growth and ripen from late July to early October. The fruit is small but the breba crops are huge, typically 10 to 15 pounds or
more per plant. Grows 4-6’ tall. Requires at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season but grows well in a wide range of soil types. Known for its extreme cold hardiness. Zones 6-10. Image courtesy of Wayside.
Fig ‘Little Ruby’ (ficus carica)
Description
Little Ruby is a compact, self-pollinating dwarf variety that starts bearing fruit 1 to 2 years after planting. Early-maturing fruit has a reddish-brown exterior and ruby red flesh that is sugary sweet with jammy notes. Fruits are borne on Spring’s new growth and ripen from late July to early October. The fruit is small but the breba crops are huge, typically 10 to 15 pounds or
more per plant. Grows 4-6’ tall. Requires at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season but grows well in a wide range of soil types. Known for its extreme cold hardiness. Zones 6-10. Image courtesy of Wayside.
