The easiest way to get a fig tree is to root a cutting and it should have fruit in a very few years like 3 at the most. The older a fig tree gets the larger it gets just like most things. Usually getting figs in 3 to 4 years depending on where you live. I have 3 nice trees now and 2 more small trees. I also have a 5 gal. bucket with 5 cuttings in it that I started early this spring that are well rooted and ready to plant this fall after the leaves fall. They are now about 3 feet tall and looking real good. DAN