The Tena Fig is a less widely known but notable variety, prized for large, sweet fruit and cold-hardiness. It is often grown by fig enthusiasts in the northern U.S. and Europe.
General Profile
Skin: Light green to yellow when ripe.
Flesh: Amber to light pink, juicy and sweet.
Flavor: Mildly sweet with honey-like undertones; less intense than Italian Honey but richer than Celeste.
Size: Medium to large fruit; typically larger than Celeste but smaller than Olympian.
Growth Habits
Tree Size: Moderate; usually 10–12 feet if unpruned.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9; some reports of survival in Zone 6 with protection.
Production: Produces a main crop in late summer; may produce a smaller breba crop in early summer depending on climate.
Pollination: Self-pollinating.










