In my PA home I have 4 “Chicago Hardy” fig trees.  Depending on the severity of the winter, the trees either die down to the ground or start from the prior year’s growth.  We’ve had two milder winters and the trees are getting quite sturdy.

Figs were not on the list for Puerto Rico.  However, in July 2019 we took a “farm” trip to the other side of the island and I found a fig tree at Jardines Eneida.  Tropical figs? Why not?

Jardines Eneida is worth the visit.  They have a wide selection of plants at very reasonable prices.  Sadhu Govardhan credits the owner, Milton Perez, with popularizing new species of fruits in Puerto Rico since the 1970’s.

I planted the fig tree next to the back fence.  It had fruit when I bought it.  I have been removing buds so that the plant focuses on growth for now.