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When to Plant Fig Tree in Killeen, Texas (76544)

Location

Killeen, Texas

ZIP Code

76544

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

πŸ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, April 12, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Fig Tree directly outdoors 4 weeks after your last frost date β€” it needs warm soil.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Ficus carica
Days to Maturity 1095 days
Mature Height 60-120"
Spread 120"

β˜€οΈ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

120" apart

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Planting Depth

6" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 21-42 days

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Growing Fig Tree in Zone 8b

Fig Tree (Ficus carica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Killeen, Texas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Fig Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.