A fig tree is a type of fruit-bearing plant that produces edible fruits known as figs. Fig trees are native to the Middle East and have been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of their consumption dating back to ancient times. The fig tree is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 feet tall and has distinctive lobed leaves. It produces small flowers that develop into edible fruits known as figs, which are actually inverted flowers. Fig trees require pollination in order to produce fruit, so they often rely on insects or wind for this process. The fruit of the fig tree is nutritious and can be eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking.