Fig choice

So getting back from Italy you want three things - limoncello, a lemon tree to make more limoncello and a fig tree.

T&M have a free P&P wknd on so I need to decide which to get - http://www.thompson-morgan.com/fruit/fruit-trees/fig-trees

I'm interested in hardiness and taste . Does anyone have any ideas?!

 

Brown Turkey is the one to go for Loofah, it loses it's leaves over winter but is very hardy. I got one free from T&M last year on some special offer, it is growing very fast. No fruit on mine yet but I know people who have them, usually birds eat all the fruit so you have to net.

 

This is proving a tough choice John! The more research you do the more varieties you come across and they all sound delicious...

 

Thanks for the tip Pete. After a lot of reading on figs, I have opted for a Noire de Carombe from Blackmoor nurseries in Hampshire. Also got a 10% discount

Seemed the best option and I do like to have a slightly different choice. Nice enough from T&M (free P&P weekend) but the cost was quite high for a smaller plant

 

I think I have just the spot for it either against the house or against a fence. Will have to clear a few things either way!

 

Fig has arrived Looks very healthy, good size and great packing with a call from delivery driver beforehand. Plant is about 1.8m tall



Now, do I plant in location 1 or location 2..?

 

I did look at the Brunswick but opted on this one in the end. To be honest I got a bit lost as they all sound good but it's really down to personal taste in the end.

It depends on where I site the tree Lea. If down the side of the house then the roots will be restricted already by house and pathways, if in the border then I'll have to either put in slabs or a big pot.
I also saw a Monty video and he threw in a load of rubble first for drainage but I have pretty light soil so shouldn't be an issue...