The Southern Living® Little Miss Figgy™ is a dwarf fig tree (Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy') that delivers full-sized harvests in a compact, container-friendly form. Sold in a 1.5-gallon pot, this tree reaches a mature height of just 4 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, making it ideal for patios, decks, small yards, and indoor spaces near a sunny window.

Little Miss Figgy produces sweet, dark purple figs with a smooth, strawberry-red interior twice a year — typically in summer and again in fall. The tree is self-pollinating, so a single plant will fruit on its own. It is cold-hardy down to approximately 10°F and grows well in USDA Zones 7 through 11, though it adapts well to container growing in colder climates when brought indoors during winter. It tolerates heat and drought once established.

For best results, plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours per day) in well-draining potting mix. Water once or twice per week, allowing the top 2 inches of soil to dry between waterings. Fertilizer is generally not needed; if growth stalls, a balanced 10-10-10 slow-release formula can be applied. No pruning is required to produce fruit.