I found a wild fig growing on the edge of a sidewalk in Allentown, Pennsylvania, which is zone 6.

As you all know figs are not native to the united states. Many seedlings are found growing wild in favorable conditions.

The tree is in a little alley, so the tree is sheltered from cold wind.

The owner of the house next to that wild fig, said that he had a fig tree growing about 100 ft away from the wild one. He cut it down about 5 years ago. 3 years ago he noticed the wild fig sprouting in a crack between a telephone pole and the side walk.

The leaves are very interesting. The owner said that it just started bearing this year and it was a white fig. Could that be a seedling that sprouted?

I just collected a couple cuttings. The owner is about to kill it, since it's growing in a wrong spot. I wanted to give the tree a chance. I'm guessing it should be a very hardy fig, not sure of the quality.

Leaves of the wild Pa

Bass