JR, welcome to the forum.  The search function works very well and I use it a lot for information that I thought I had read about previously on the forum.  I was able to find this thread which should address your issue:

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Shadeok-varieties-6043405

This is the shadiest tree I have ever seen, that is productive anyway. I think it is the Eastern Brown Turkey that is often differentiated in fig guides from Celeste by having a red eye prior to ripening. My plants have not been very vigorous so maybe clay soil would not be very good. If I were you I would try one of the Mt. Etna figs because they are tough and adaptable.


Welcome.

JR, welcome to the forum. The link below will assist you with the variety issue from real growers in your area. Enjoy

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Best-figs-at-your-location-4800578

JR, Welcome from another Californian! 

Figs love sun, but sometimes younger ones like partial shade.  Not sure what zone 15 is, but if you get snow, some varieties do better than others in freezes.

Good luck!

Suzi

JR, welcome to the forum

I live in zone 6 illinois so i look for cold hardy kinds of figs. now on my tiny sliver of land i have a few trees that i want to get rid of due to the fact that there just isnt enough sunlight. in a part of my yard that gets morning sun but afternoon shade or i guess you could call it filters shade do to large maples i have a hardy chicago fig that has done very well there. I know our zones are differant but i hope this may help.   Pics below

Dave