Sarah did mention she cannot plant them but didn't clarify whether she has private outdoor space somewhere, like a balcony or accessible roof. So it may still be possible for her to expose the fig to direct sunlight. The same could be said for people who cannot plant figs in ground in the colder zones. We're not usually discouraged from trying if it is something we're willing to do. I say go for it if you are interested in growing something by your own hands. As long as you do a lot of research to be sure you are making the most of your environment. I suggested certain varieties that match the indoor/dwarf characteristic but as Pino said.. there's still a possibility they may not have great flavor even if they produce well. However, you can still have an attractive tree even if the figs don't end up tasting very good. The attractiveness is subjective and all in the shape of the canopy or leaves. For me, I usually find fig leaves very attractive. I can spot fig trees in front yards from very far and some look so nice from the care they put into shaping it too. You probably won't be happy having a fig tree if you don't like the way fig leaves look since there is also the chance of it producing blander tasting figs :(

Interestingly the Figs4Fun varieties database and archived forum posts are still available for now. No idea on what the long term plans are for these websites but it is nice to have this valuable information on figs accumulated over 10 years. http://figs4funforum.arghchive.com/ http://figs4fun.com/Varieties.html

Kathy, I grow: Green Ischia, Violet de Bordeaux, Chicago Hardy, and Olympian. They are all great figs. For flavor, which is very subjective bear in mind, in descending order: Violette de Bordeaux Chicago Hardy Olympian Green Ischia The intensity and complexity of flavor diminishes going down the list, but the sweetness increases....a fair trade off, maybe? It's like the different flavors of apples. Who doesn't like Honey Crisp, but to eat only Honey Crisp, and not Pink Ladys or Fujis, you're not enjoying the unique aspects of them all. It's the same with fig varieties. Moses

All Ficus carica want a sunny position, there aren't ones for sun and others for shade. But maybe the 5 hour stretch is plenty - what are the other involved details of the planting site? Including in what way it is shaded the rest of time.