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Kadota Fig

Kadota Fig fruit on a wooden table
Kadota Fig fruit on a wooden table
  • Perfect for hot and dry climate
  • USDA Zone 8-10
  • Honey flavor
  • Self-pollinating
  • Medium Fruit

The Kadota fig, also known as Honey Fig or Dottato, is a medium-sized fruit with green to yellow skin and juicy, amber flesh that offers a sweet honey flavor. This self-pollinating variety thrives in hot, dry climates, making it ideal for USDA zones 8-10. It ripens late in the season, produces a breba crop, and is best suited for warm regions due to its lack of cold hardiness.

Tree Characteristics
Fig TypeCommon
Alternative NameHoney Fig, Dottato
OriginCalifornia
Cold HardyNo
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone8 - 10
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit FlavorHoney
Fruit SizeMedium
Fruit TextureJuicy
Fruit Skin ColorGreen to Yellow
Fruit Flesh ColorAmber
Harvest SeasonLate
ProductivityUnknown
Breba ProductionYes

Originating from California, the Kadota fig is a common fig variety cherished for its exceptional sweetness and versatility. The fruits are medium-sized with a green to yellow exterior and an amber-colored, juicy interior. They are renowned for their honey-like flavor, making them excellent for fresh eating, drying, baking, and preserving.

 

This self-fertile fig tree thrives in hot and dry climates and is ideal for USDA zones 8-10. It requires minimal chill hours—100 hours or less—making it suitable for areas with mild winters. The tree is not cold hardy but can be grown in containers, allowing growers in cooler regions to move it indoors during colder months.

 

The Kadota fig tree begins producing fruit within 1-2 years after planting and can reach a mature height of 8-15 feet, though it can be kept smaller through pruning. It prefers full sun exposure of at least 8 hours daily and requires moderate watering during the growing season. The fruit ripens late, typically from late September to December, and the tree may produce a breba crop.

 

Relatively resistant to pests and diseases, the Kadota fig may still require netting to protect the fruit from birds. Due to its open eye and soft skin, it has low rain resistance and is best grown in areas with dry conditions during fruit ripening.