A late-season fig tree with minimal remaining fruit, illustrating the natural decline in harvest volume as the growing season comes to an end.

A realistic orchard photograph showing ripe figs beneath a fig tree after harvest, illustrating short-term handling considerations and the perishability of fresh figs.

A realistic orchard image showing figs damaged by birds or insects while still on the tree, illustrating common late-season losses that occur near harvest time.

Mature fig tree with both ripe and underripe figs hanging naturally on different branches in a backyard.

A realistic orchard image showing overripe figs still on the tree, illustrating visual signs of spoilage and the short shelf life of fresh figs after peak ripeness.

A realistic orchard photograph showing ripe figs being harvested from the tree, supporting best practices for careful picking and post-harvest handling.

A fig tree showing naturally ripened fruit still on the branch, illustrating visual cues used to determine proper harvest timing.

A fig tree photographed immediately after rain, showing ripe fruit still on the branches and highlighting weather-related risks that affect harvest timing and fruit quality.