• A variety purported to have originated from a fig tree found near Chelsea Bridge, in London, 'Chelsea' is a truly excellent variety, producing an abundance of delicious fruit at the end of summer
• Particularly flavourful, the tree's figs are brown when ripe and display exceptional sweetness - our favourite thing to do? Dry the fruit out and have them as healthy little "pick-me-ups" to get through those mid-afternoon slumps
• The tree is wreathed in lovely, lobed deep green foliage, ensuring great ornamental value alongside its fabulous fruit
• Growing to only a couple of metres tall, this tree makes a great option for smaller gardens, and is particularly well-suited to container planting in a Mediterranean-style courtyard garden
• When planting fig trees in the ground, it's recommended that you restrict the spread of their roots, as this encourages greater fruiting. To do this, you can use a purpose-designed root bag or use some paving slabs and rubble when planting