| Botanical Name |
Ficus carica ‘LSU Gold’ |
| Common Names |
LSU Gold Fig |
| Family |
Moraceae |
| Origin |
Bred in Louisiana, USA (cultivar) |
| Plant Type |
Deciduous fruit tree |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
10–15 ft tall x 8–12 ft wide |
| Light |
Full sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Soil |
Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil |
| Bloom Time |
Inconspicuous (internal fig flowers) |
| Flower Color |
N/A |
| USDA Zones |
8–10 (container-friendly in colder zones) |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Cuttings, air layering |
| Seasonal Traits |
Deciduous |
| Time to Harvest |
1–2 years; main crop in summer |
