simy1 wrote:

Kate, be adventurous. I sorely miss the figs growing in my parents'
yard, but I came to admire the quality of Michigan apples. Maybe you
can grow figs for me (and persimmons, and lemons).

Figs are a real treat for us. We hadn't seen them grow before planting
three trees. They do great here. And produce at a very early stage.
Surprised us. Persimmons , haven't tried either. I have two lemon trees
though.