Fig variety recommendations for San Francisco

Question

Both my Brown Turkey and Black Jack Figs are currently in pots. I do have interest of purchasing other types of figs like Desert King, Lattarula, Neveralla (AKA Osborne Prolific), Nordland, Pastillere, and Violette de Bordeaux. Which of these do you recommend for San Francisco? My yard is about 25 feet by 80 feet. My closes neighbor's house is about 30 feet away from my yard. Since I want to plant some of the figs in the ground, how concern should I be of the invasiveness of their roots. (I know it can be 3 times that of the tree height).

Jadeland

San Francisco

Answer

Of the four varieties you mention, your best bets would be Osborne Prolific and Violette de Bordeaux. Fig roots can be invasive in search of water. They are best in the ground away from regularly irrigated areas.

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