"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's a lot to love about fig trees—especially if you're lucky enough to have one in your own backyard.

Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal maintenance, are drought-tolerant, and can adapt to various ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...

Seems like just about everyone likes the idea of growing figs. Perhaps it's some primal attraction for this ancient fruit. The rich, sweet flavor of the tree-ripened fruits is definitely part of the ...

Seems like just about everyone likes the idea of growing figs. Perhaps it's some primal attraction for this ancient fruit. The rich, sweet flavor of the tree-ripened fruits is definitely part of the ...

There’s more to the fig than its snackability. Hussain Al-Asaad, associate professor in the UC Davis Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, teaches a first-year seminar emphasizing the fig ...