Fig Yolo

The Yolo Bypass fig carries an intriguing origin story, acquired from a grower at a regional fig festival and named after the agricultural wetlands region of California's Sacramento Valley. This variety remains relatively obscure in commercial cultivation, making it a distinctive addition to any fig collection. The fruit presents an attractive exterior with a greenish-gold skin that deepens as it ripens, often displaying subtle striping or mottling. The interior reveals a rich amber to reddish flesh with a dense, jammy texture and small seeds distributed throughout. The flavor profile is notably sweet with subtle honey and berry undertones, offering a complex taste that develops fully at peak ripeness. The tree itself produces medium-sized figs with a compact growth habit, making it well-suited to container cultivation or smaller garden spaces. Its relative rarity in the nursery trade makes it a conversation piece for serious fig enthusiasts and collectors seeking unusual varieties with authentic California heritage.

• Latin Name: Ficus Carica
• Plant type: Fruit Tree
• Sun: Full
• Soil: Variable
• Hardiness: 15°F - With Care. Varies
• Size at Maturity: Variable 8’ to 30’
• Growth rate: Fast
• Bloom Time: Spring, Summer
• Dormancy: Deciduous