Fico Zana Fig

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Kefalonia, Greece (via Sicily)

Fico Zana carries an Italian name, but its origin is actually Kefalonia (Cephalonia), Greece — it came to Sicily with Greek settlers and has long been grown around Cefalù, Sicily, at sea level along the coast. It is described by growers as one of a kind: a pear-shaped fig with large, thick skin and heavy filling. The breba crop is green with an amber center; the main crop is green to brown, also with an amber center. It is considered a rare variety.

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Growing & Care

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 7-10

Chill hours

~100 hours

Pollination

Self-fertile (common fig); does not need a pollinator.

Care info

Moderately vigorous and productive; standard fig care, similar to most traditional Italian regional varieties.

Recommendations

A genuinely worthwhile companion to Fico Cirrino, sharing the same personally and locally rooted Italian regional naming tradition.

Flavor Profile

Sweet with rich, satisfying flavor typical of well-regarded traditional Italian common fig types

Quick facts

Skin color

Variable, typically brown to green

Size

Medium

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 7-10

Chill hours

100

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